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Hironori Yamamoto1

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical School, Tochigi, Japan. yamamoto@jichi.ac.jp

Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology : the Official Clinical Practice Journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
|July 14, 2005
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Double-balloon enteroscopy enables visualization of the entire small intestine. A new therapeutic model offers a larger accessory channel for advanced endoscopic procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Devices
  • Endoscopic Imaging

Background:

  • The small intestine presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its length and inaccessibility.
  • Conventional endoscopy is limited in its ability to examine the entire small bowel.
  • Enteroscopy techniques have been developed to overcome these limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and application of the double-balloon endoscopy (DBE) system.
  • To report on the clinical experience with DBE for small intestine examination.
  • To introduce a new therapeutic DBE model with an enhanced accessory channel.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a dual-balloon system comprising an endoscope and an overtube with balloons.
  • Utilizing a 200-cm working length endoscope for complete small bowel intubation.

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  • Clinical application of the DBE system in over 250 cases since September 2000.
  • Introduction of a novel therapeutic DBE with a 2.8 mm accessory channel.

    • Main Results:

    • The double-balloon endoscopy system allows for endoscopic observation of the entire small intestine.
    • The DBE system is commercially available and has been utilized in extensive clinical practice.
    • A new therapeutic DBE model expands the capabilities for interventional procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • Double-balloon endoscopy is an effective method for complete small intestine examination.
    • The commercial availability and clinical experience support its utility.
    • The development of a therapeutic DBE model enhances its role in gastrointestinal interventions.