Peroral colonoscopy. Technique, depth, and yield of lesions.
Examination of portions of the small bowel beyond the reach of standard upper endoscopes can be done using peroral passage of a colonoscope. Important information can be obtained and directed biopsies and treatment of bleeding lesions can be performed.
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Department of Medicine, University of Colorado, Denver, USA.
D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D020685:Colonoscopes; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans