[Expert consensus on clinical application management of enteroscopy in children]

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Digestive System Diseases
• Minimally Invasive Endoscopy

Context:

• Small bowel disease diagnosis and treatment present significant challenges in pediatric care.
• Current examination techniques for pediatric digestive tracts are limited, impacting diagnostic accuracy.
• Enteroscopy is increasingly applied in pediatrics, with ongoing equipment and accessory advancements.

Purpose:

• To establish standardized clinical operation and endoscopic treatment guidelines for pediatric enteroscopy.
• To enhance the diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities for small bowel diseases in children.
• To provide an expert consensus based on the latest advancements in pediatric enteroscopy.

Summary:

• This expert consensus addresses the standardization of enteroscopy for diagnosing and treating pediatric small bowel diseases.
• It highlights the potential of enteroscopy while acknowledging current challenges in clinical application and endoscopic procedures.
• The consensus was developed by the Subspecialty Group of Gastroenterology, Society of Pediatrics, Chinese Medical Association.

Impact:

• Aims to improve the overall level of diagnosis and treatment for pediatric digestive tract diseases.
• Provides a crucial reference for clinicians managing small bowel conditions in pediatric patients.
• Facilitates the optimization of enteroscopy techniques for safer and more effective pediatric endoscopic interventions.