Value of enteroscopy in localization diagnosis of small intestinal hemorrhage / 中华胃肠外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVES</b>To study the value of enteroscopy in determining bleeding lesion of small intestine.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Clinical data of ten cases with small intestinal bleeding diagnosed by enteroscopy were analyzed retrospectively from June 2003 to June 2004.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Bleeding sites disclosed by enteroscopy were consistent with those confirmed by operation in 10 patients,but qualitative diagnosis was not consistent in 2 patients.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Enteroscopy is a safe,reliable and valuable modality for diagnosing bleeding lesion of small intestine.</p>