Journal article
Double balloon enteroscopy in children: a case series highlighting risks, and a review of the literature
Frontline gastroenterology, Vol.4(1), pp.82-86
01/2013
DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2012-100229
PMCID: PMC5369781
PMID: 28839704
Abstract
Aim Double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) is a relatively new endoscopic technique that allows endoscopic access into the small intestine. It has been studied in adults, but the literature remains scarce in the paediatric age group. Methods We retrospectively assessed our experience with DBE in children. Results We describe four procedures performed on three patients. The diagnostic yield was high (100%) with one major complication (perforation) encountered. A review of the benefits and risks in this cohort, and the available literature is included. Conclusions DBE is a promising endoscopic modality in children, but some aspects remain unanswered. There is a great need for a prospective study to better assess benefit and risk in this population.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Double balloon enteroscopy in children: a case series highlighting risks, and a review of the literature
- Creators
- Melissa Jensen - Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, USAKrupa Mysore - Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, USARami El-Abiad - Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USARiad Rahhal - Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Frontline gastroenterology, Vol.4(1), pp.82-86
- DOI
- 10.1136/flgastro-2012-100229
- PMID
- 28839704
- PMCID
- PMC5369781
- ISSN
- 2041-4137
- eISSN
- 2041-4145
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/2013
- Academic Unit
- Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pancreatology, and Nutrition; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984094312402771
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