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Initial experience with double-balloon enteroscopy at a U.S. center.

Seth A Gross1, Mark E Stark

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida 32224, USA.

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
|January 8, 2008
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Double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) is safe and clinically useful for small intestine disorders. Expertise development for DBE may require 100-150 procedures for optimal outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopy
  • Small Intestine Disorders

Background:

  • Double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) enables visualization and intervention throughout the small intestine.
  • Concerns include extended procedure times and a significant learning curve.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Analyze the initial experience with DBE for a single endoscopist.
  • Assess resource utilization, safety, clinical utility, and the learning curve associated with DBE.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study conducted at a tertiary-referral center.
  • 137 consecutive patients with small intestine bleeding or other disorders underwent DBE.
  • Evaluated clinical impact, procedure time, and extent of examination relative to experience.

Main Results:

  • 200 DBE procedures were performed with no major complications.
  • Clinical impact increased from 58% to 86% over 200 procedures.
  • Total enteroscopy rate rose significantly with experience, indicating a learning curve.

Conclusions:

  • DBE is safe and beneficial for managing most small intestine disorders.
  • While initial training is limited, expertise may require 100-150 procedures.
  • DBE requires significant time and does not always achieve total enteroscopy.