In an article published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Andrew Ross, MD, reflects on studies comparing the use of spiral enteroscopy and single-balloon enteroscopy in gastroenterology.
In one study, researchers compared outcomes, including diagnostic yield, examination time, complications and maximal depth of insertion, for patients that underwent spiral and single-balloon enteroscopy. Results showed no different in diagnostic yield of examination duration between the two procedures. Spiral enteroscopy demonstrated a greater depth of maximal insertion than single-balloon enteroscopy. The author, however, points out that neither procedure was performed via retrograde approach and that the study was not a prospective, randomized trial.
In conclusion, Dr. Ross says the question of which system to purchase for deep small-bowel endoscopy remains a mystery, as there is still not sufficient data to support any one modality.
Read the article about spiral and single-balloon enteroscopy.
Read other coverage about GI procedures:
- GI Physician Reflects on Use of Hydrocolonoscopy
- Survey: 70% of Americans Over Age 50 Fear Colonoscopy
- State of Gastroenterology and Quality: Q&A With Dr. Ralph McKibbin of Allegheny Regional Endoscopy Center
In one study, researchers compared outcomes, including diagnostic yield, examination time, complications and maximal depth of insertion, for patients that underwent spiral and single-balloon enteroscopy. Results showed no different in diagnostic yield of examination duration between the two procedures. Spiral enteroscopy demonstrated a greater depth of maximal insertion than single-balloon enteroscopy. The author, however, points out that neither procedure was performed via retrograde approach and that the study was not a prospective, randomized trial.
In conclusion, Dr. Ross says the question of which system to purchase for deep small-bowel endoscopy remains a mystery, as there is still not sufficient data to support any one modality.
Read the article about spiral and single-balloon enteroscopy.
Read other coverage about GI procedures:
- GI Physician Reflects on Use of Hydrocolonoscopy
- Survey: 70% of Americans Over Age 50 Fear Colonoscopy
- State of Gastroenterology and Quality: Q&A With Dr. Ralph McKibbin of Allegheny Regional Endoscopy Center