Abstract

LANDAETA, J et al. Enteroscopia de doble balón: Experiencia inicial en Venezuela. Gen [online]. 2006, vol.60, n.2, pp.121-123. ISSN 0016-3503.

Recently has been developed a new method for enteroscopy, the double balloon method that allows the exploration of the entire small bowel. The aim of this study is to present the experience in Venezuela of this endoscopic method for small bowel disorders. Methods: The double balloon endoscopy system was used to perform 33 enteroscopies in 30 patients, 19 by anterograde approach, 8 by retrograde approach, 3 by combined approach.. The rate of success in jejunal and ileal insertion, the entire examination of the small intestine, the findings, the therapeutic procedures and complications were registered. Results: Insertion of the endoscope beyond the ligament of Treitz was possible in all the anterograde procedure; the insertion of the ileocecal valve was possible in 75% of the cases. The entire small bowel was observed in 7 out of 30 patients (23,3%). There were positive findings in 17 out of 30 patients (56,6%). Endoscopic therapy was performed in 1 case. Biopsy was taken in 10 patients. No complications occurred. Conclusions: Double balloon enteroscopy permits the exploration of the small bowel with the possibility of endoscopic therapy. The procedure is safe and well tolerated by the patients.

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