All About Small Bowel Enteroscopy

What is a Small Bowel Enteroscopy?

Since evaluation of the small bowel is difficult due to its length and location, a longer scope is necessary for effective visualization, therapeutic and interventional therapies. This alternative to the more invasive open-abdomen procedure is used to help in the location of gastrointestinal bleeding as well as initial diagnosis of conditions such as Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.