A new type of tube for guided small bowel biopsy

A new instrument for duodenal and jejunal guided biopsies is described. The instrument is made of a tube, whith a steerable tip, which permits three-dimensional movements, and has a suction capsule. It is constructed by Medi-Tech Cooper Scientific Corporation (USA), and has been used in our department for three months. The technical aspects of this instrument, the procedure and the results achieved are described.