This method is a highly effective option for evaluating pathologies located in the small intestine. Thanks to the endoscopic device being equipped with two balloons, the double-balloon system allows for deeper advancement within the intestine and offers the flexibility required to image longer distances.
The procedure is generally performed while the patient is under sedation. During double-balloon enteroscopy, two balloons located at the tip of the endoscopic device are placed against the intestinal wall. While one of the balloons is inflated, the other is deflated, anchoring to the intestinal wall. This process helps the endoscope advance through the intestine, thereby allowing a greater distance to be covered in the small intestine. During the procedure, images progressing along the endoscope are recorded, and biopsies or other therapeutic interventions can be performed when necessary.
Double-Balloon Enteroscopy is frequently used for the evaluation of bleeding, polyps, tumors, and inflammatory diseases in the small intestine, such as Crohn’s disease. It also plays an important role in detecting and treating sources of obscure bleeding. By making it possible to reach regions of the small intestine that are difficult to access with traditional endoscopy, this method enables patients to receive an accurate diagnosis.
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