Double-balloon endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of GI tract diseases: Methodology, indications, safety, and clinical impact

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2006; 12(47): 7654-7659
Published online Dec 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i47.7654

Table 4 Endoscopic procedures using DBE

Procedure	n	%
Tattooing	33	55
Biopsy	17	28
Radiographic examination	7	12
EUS	5	8
Polypectomy	5	8
Hemostasis	1	2
Balloon dilation	1	2
Lithotripsy	1	2
Endoscopic mucosal resection	1	2

Citation: Akahoshi K, Kubokawa M, Matsumoto M, Endo S, Motomura Y, Ouchi J, Kimura M, Murata A, Murayama M. Double-balloon endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of GI tract diseases: Methodology, indications, safety, and clinical impact. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12(47): 7654-7659
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v12/i47/7654.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v12.i47.7654