Single-balloon enteroscopy.
Single-balloon enteroscopy has emerged as a viable alternative to double-balloon enteroscopy in the management of small bowel disease. Technically, it is easier to perform, may be more efficient, and in the limited literature available, seems to provide similar diagnostic and therapeutic yield when compared with double-balloon enteroscopy. This review provides up-to-date views on this emerging technology and its application.
Upchurch
Bennie R
BR
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. upchurb@ccf.org
Vargo
John J
JJ
D053704:Capsule Endoscopy; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007421:Intestine, Small; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*