Double-Balloon Endoscopy Theory and Practice

Endoscopic access to the small intestine has for a long time presented a challenge to physicians. Although capsule endoscopy can provide an endoscopic image from the entire small intestine, neither biopsy nor endoscopic treatment can be performed with it. In order to make more definitive diagnoses o...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (-)
Otros Autores: Sugano, Kentaro (-), Yamamoto, Hironori, Kita, Hiroto
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Tokyo : Springer Japan 2006.
Colección:Springer eBooks.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • What Is a Double-Balloon Endoscope?- Equipment
  • Indications, Contraindications, and Preoperative Examination
  • Informed Consent
  • Principle of Insertion and Characteristics
  • Preparation and Premedication
  • Preparation of Devices
  • Specific Procedures for Insertion
  • Expected Complications and Procedures to Address the Complications
  • Endoscopic Diagnosis
  • Diagnosis
  • Small-Intestinal Tumor
  • Stenosis of the Small Intestine
  • Intestinal Ulcers and Erosions
  • Postoperative Intestinal Lesions
  • Vascular Disease
  • Endoscopic Treatment
  • Characteristics and Techniques of Endoscopic Treatment
  • Hemostasis
  • Polypectomy and Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
  • Balloon Dilatation and Stenting
  • Other Applications
  • Double-Balloon Endoscopy as Colonoscopy
  • Use in Patients with Previous Intestinal Surgery
  • Removal of Foreign Bodies from the Small Intestine.