Small bowel odyssey: How double-balloon enteroscopy has revolutionised treatment - Online interview

Traditionally, small bowel examination is an incredible difficult process and very risky surgically. However, the double-balloon enteroscopy technique has made access, examination and visualisation, alongside treatment, much safer and productive.

Revered consultant gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist Dr Edward John Despott speaks to Top Doctors in expert detail about the technique and how it's utilised in his leading practise.

00:00 A small bowel odyssey: How double-balloon enteroscopy has revolutionised small bowel access, visualisation and treatment
00:04 What exactly is a double-balloon enteroscopy?
05:07 What does it detect in the bowel?
07:01 Is this safe? How painful can it be?
08:20 Why might someone require a double-balloon enteroscopy?

If you would like to book an appointment with Dr Despott, you can do so here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/e...

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