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Double balloon enteroscopy examinations in general anesthesia.

Laszlo Zubek1, Lena Szabo, Peter Laszlo Lakatos

  • 1Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Semmelweis University, Kutvolgyi str 4, H-1125 Budapest, Hungary. lzubek@freemail.hu

World Journal of Gastroenterology
|July 16, 2010
PubMed
Summary

General anesthesia with intubation is a safe and viable option for double balloon enteroscopy (DBE), particularly for patients with multiple comorbidities. While transient complications like hypotension and desaturation can occur, they are not linked to medication dosage or anesthesia duration.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Anesthesiology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) is an endoscopic technique used for examining the small intestine.
  • The safety and feasibility of DBE under general anesthesia with intubation require evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety and efficacy of performing double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) under general anesthesia with intubation.
  • To identify potential anesthesia-related complications and risk factors in patients undergoing DBE.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 108 patients who underwent DBE with intubation anesthesia.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, physical status, anesthesia duration, medication used, and anesthesia-related complications.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to determine complication frequencies and their correlation with patient factors and anesthesia parameters.

Main Results:

  • No permanent anesthesia-related complications were observed in 108 cases.
  • The most frequent transient complications were hypotension (30.55%), desaturation (21.29%), and apnea (17.59%).
  • Complications were significantly more frequent in patients with multiple comorbidities, but not proportional to medication quantity or anesthesia duration.

Conclusions:

  • General anesthesia with intubation is a safe and viable method for performing double balloon enteroscopy (DBE).
  • This anesthesia approach is particularly recommended for patients with multiple additional diseases.
  • The study highlights the importance of careful patient selection and monitoring during DBE procedures.