Application of double-balloon push enteroscopy in diagnosis of small bowel disease in children / 中华儿科杂志
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics
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(12): 90-92, 2006.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-355467
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>Double-balloon enteroscopy is a new method that allows complete visualization of the lumen of small bowel. This study was conducted to evaluate safety, extent of observation and clinical efficacy of double-balloon push enteroscopy in diagnosis of patients with small bowel disease in children.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Fourteen cases suspected of small bowel diseases with negative findings on examinations with various routine diagnostic modalities underwent double-balloon push enteroscopy from June, 2003 to May, 2005. Of the 14 cases, 13 had gastrointestinal bleeding and iron deficient anemia and 1 case had chronic diarrhea, the causes of these conditions were unknown.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The enteroscopy reached jejunal-ileum transitional area, middle or lower portion of ileum and terminal ileum in 2, 10 and 2 cases, and the examination time was 40-50 min, 55-70 min and 78-89 min, respectively. Lesions were detected in 12 of 14 the cases. The positive diagnostic rate was 85.7%. There were no relevant technical problems or severe complications.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Double-balloon push enteroscopy is a safe, reliable diagnostic modality of high clinical value for small bowel diseases in children.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pathology
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Catheterization
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Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
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Anemia, Iron-Deficiency
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Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal
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Diagnosis
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Diarrhea
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
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Intestinal Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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