Double-balloon enteroscopy

Double-balloon enteroscopy
Endoscopic image of normal small bowel
Other namesPush-and-pull enteroscopy
SpecialtyGastroenterology
MeSHD058582

Double-balloon enteroscopy, also known as push-and-pull enteroscopy, is an endoscopic technique for visualization of the small bowel. It was developed by Hironori Yamamoto in 2001. It is novel in the field of diagnostic gastroenterology as it is the first endoscopic technique that allows for the entire gastrointestinal tract to be visualized in real time.

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