Colonoscopy and enteroscopy.

This article focuses on technique and clinical application of ileocolonoscopy and enteroscopy in children. The impact of endoscopic investigations and therapies on specific disease processes and comparison with alternative methods are discussed. Pediatric colonoscopy and enteroscopy differ significantly from their adult counterparts in nearly every aspect. The goals of this article are to highlight those differences and to provide a workable guide for those involved or training in the discipline of pediatric endoscopy.