Introduction:

Enteroscopy allows exploration of the small intestine and is useful for evaluating conditions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, Crohn’s disease, neoplasms, and others. Among its benefits, it enables biopsy sampling and endoscopic treatment of various lesions.

Objective:

To determine the epidemiological and endoscopic characteristics of patients undergoing enteroscopy at the Gastroenterology Service of Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad between 2014 and 2024.

Materials and methods:

A retrospective, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted. The analyzed sample included 66 patients who met the inclusion criteria.

Results:

The mean age was 57.17 ± 18.71 years; 58% were male; 64% were referred from outpatient clinics. The most frequent indication was gastrointestinal bleeding (32%), and the antegrade approach was used in 65% of cases. The mean procedure time was 81.06 ± 51.59 minutes. Ulcers were found in 30% of patients, angioectasia in 29%, and no lesions in 21%. Therapeutic intervention was performed in 32% of cases, most commonly argon plasma coagulation (71%), followed by polypectomy (14%). Final diagnoses included angioectasia in 29%, Crohn’s disease in 21%, and normal enteroscopy in 21%.

Conclusion:

Enteroscopy is particularly useful for the evaluation and treatment of small bowel diseases. It supports accuracy and therapeutic decision making in clinical practice.