Intest Res.  2023 Jan;21(1):3-19. 10.5217/ir.2022.00108.

Use of device-assisted enteroscopy in small bowel disease: an expert consensus statement by the Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases

• Lee HH
• Kim JS
• Goong HJ
• Lee SH
• Oh EH
• Park J
• Kim MC
• Nam K
• Yang YJ
• Kim TJ
• Nam SJ
• Moon HS
• Kim JH
• Kim DH
• Kim SE
• Jeon SR
• Myung SJ
• The Small Intestine Research Group of the Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases (KASID)

• KMID: 2539004
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5217/ir.2022.00108

Abstract

The introduction of device-assisted enteroscopy (DAE) in the beginning of 21st century has revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the small intestine. In contrast to capsule endoscopy, the other main diagnostic modality of the small bowel diseases, DAE has the unique advantages of observing the region of interest in detail and enabling tissue acquisition and therapeutic intervention. As DAE becomes an essential procedure in daily clinical practice, there is an increasing need for correct guidelines on when and how to perform it and what technical factors should be considered. In response to these needs, the Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases developed an expert consensus statement on the performance of DAE by reviewing the current evidence. This expert consensus statement particularly focuses on the indications, choice of insertion route, therapeutic intervention, complications, and relevant technical points.

Keyword

Device-assisted enteroscopy; Balloon enteroscopy; Intestine, small; Consensus statement

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