Abstract

SANCHEZ, A; MONSERAT, R; GUMINA, C  and  BARROSO, E. Hemorragia digestiva de origen oscuro: Enteroscopia de doble balón. Gen [online]. 2008, vol.62, n.1, pp.32-33. ISSN 0016-3503.

We present our experience with the use of Double Balloon Endoscopy in the management of gastrointestinal bleeding of unknown origin. We evaluated 38 patients with G.I. bleeding and previously normal upper and lower endoscopy studies; resulting in 30 patients with pathological findings (78,9%). The most common lesion was Vascular Ectasia (66,6 %). All lesions were treated with the injection of hypertonic solutions and Argon plasma coagulation. There were no complications. In conclusion, the Double Balloon Enteroscopy is a useful and safe method in the management of G.I. bleeding of obscure origin.

Keywords : Enteroscopy; G.I bleeding of obscure origin; Vascular Ectasia; Esclerosis; Argon Plasma.