Interpretation of the Chinese Guideline for Clinical Application of Enteroscopy 2018 / 医学研究生学报

ABSTRACT

Small bowel endoscopy (enteroscopy) is an important technique for diagnosis and treatment of small intestinal diseases. This review summarizes the updated points of the 2018 edition of the Chinese Guideline for Clinical Application of Enteroscopy. It expounds the contents of the guideline from four aspects indications and contraindications of enteroscopy, the role of enteroscopy in the diagnosis process of small intestinal diseases, the operation skills of enteroscopy, and the expansion of the therapy field of enteroscopy. The current guideline also included many native clinical evidences, which is of great significance in guiding the clinical practice of enteroscopy in China.