title: Single-operator method for double-balloon endoscopy: a pilot study.
abstract: Double-balloon endoscopy (DBE) is a new technique that allows diagnosis and treatment throughout the entire small intestine. We have recently developed a method that allows a single operator to perform DBE, by employing "grip and pinch" and "hold (or 'keep') and slide" techniques. This one-person method obviates the need for two operators who must cooperate closely.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Araki
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tsuchiya
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Okada
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Suzuki
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Oshima
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Okamoto
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kanai
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Watanabe
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects