Melissa Jensen1, Krupa Mysore2, Rami El-Abiad3, Riad Rahhal1. 1. Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, USA. 2. Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, USA. 3. Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
Abstract
AIM: Double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) is a relatively new endoscopic technique that allows endoscopic access into the small intestine. It has been studied in adults, but the literature remains scarce in the paediatric age group. METHODS: We retrospectively assessed our experience with DBE in children. RESULTS: We describe four procedures performed on three patients. The diagnostic yield was high (100%) with one major complication (perforation) encountered. A review of the benefits and risks in this cohort, and the available literature is included. CONCLUSIONS: DBE is a promising endoscopic modality in children, but some aspects remain unanswered. There is a great need for a prospective study to better assess benefit and risk in this population.
AIM: Double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) is a relatively new endoscopic technique that allows endoscopic access into the small intestine. It has been studied in adults, but the literature remains scarce in the paediatric age group. METHODS: We retrospectively assessed our experience with DBE in children. RESULTS: We describe four procedures performed on three patients. The diagnostic yield was high (100%) with one major complication (perforation) encountered. A review of the benefits and risks in this cohort, and the available literature is included. CONCLUSIONS: DBE is a promising endoscopic modality in children, but some aspects remain unanswered. There is a great need for a prospective study to better assess benefit and risk in this population.
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