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Endostomy: a new approach to small-bowel endoscopy
E Frimberger1, F Hagenmüller, M Classen
1II. Medizinische Klinik der TU München, FRG.
Endoscopy
|March 1, 1989
Summary
New endoscopic techniques allow access to the small intestine for diagnosis and treatment. This case demonstrates successful enteroscopy and electrocoagulation of a jejunal angioma causing chronic gastrointestinal bleeding.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding of unknown origin presents a diagnostic challenge.
- Percutaneous endoscopic access to hollow gastrointestinal organs is an emerging technique.