Abstract

LANDAETA, Jorge et al. Utilidad Clínica de la Enteroscopia de un solo Balón: Experiencia de 136 Procedimientos en un Centro Privado de Tercer NivelClinical usefulness of single balloon enteroscopy: experience of 136 procedures in a third level private hospital. Gen [online]. 2012, vol.66, n.3, pp.178-181. ISSN 0016-3503.

Background: The single balloon enteroscopy (SBE) is a form of deep enteroscopy for diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the small bowell. The objective is evaluate the applicability, safety and efficacy of SBE in patients with suspected small bowel disease in a private tertiary care center. Patients and Methods: a retrospective study. We included all patients with suspected small bowel disease and indicating the SBE. We used the Olympus SIF-180Q enteroscopy (200cm long, 2.8mm working channel) coupled to a silicon overtube. A total of 127 patients were included (63 women and 64 men), mean age of 50.9 years (7 - 92 years). A total of 136 procedures were carried out under sedation assisted by an anesthesiologist. We recorded demographic data, indications, insertion depth, time of procedure, findings, treatment and complications. Results: from 136 procedures performed (101 were antegrade approach and 35 were retrograde). The main indication was obscure bleeding (43.3%). Other indications were: diarrhea (20.5%), anemic syndrome (7.1%), partial bowel obstruction (6.3%), among others. The average insertion time for the oral and anal were 39 ± 14 minutes and 40 ± 11 minutes, respectively. The average length of progression for the antegrade was 147 ± 88cm and retrograde was 97 ± 37 cm. The diagnostic yield was achieved in 70.4% of cases. Endoscopic treatment was performed in 43.3%. There were no complications during or after all procedures. Conclusion: The ESB is a safe, well tolerated and highly effective for study the pathology of the small intestine. The ESB has high diagnostic sensitivity and often allows therapeutic intervention. This retrospective study confirms that ESB is a valuable tool in evaluating small bowel diseases.

Keywords : Single Balloon Enteroscopy (Sbe); Small Bowell.