A New Method of Enteroscopy–The Double-Balloon Method

The diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the small intestine have been impeded by difficult technical challenges. Traditionally, endoscopic evaluation of this organ has required open laparotomy with the surgically assisted passage of the scope through the intestine. Nonsurgical endoscopic techniqu...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Main Authors: Hironori Yamamoto, Kentaro Sugano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2003-01-01
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2003/309532