Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: Diagnostic and therapeutic approach

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 21, 2009; 15(43): 5397-5408
Published online Nov 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.5397

Table 1 Benefits and drawbacks of endoscopic methods[39,77]

Method	Intra-operative enteroscopy	Double balloon enteroscopy
Benefits	All polyps removed in one procedure	Less invasive
	Partnership with a surgeon	Well tolerated
	Less time-consuming for endoscopist	Shorter sick leave
Drawbacks	Necessity of laparotomy	Often more than one procedure required
	Possibility of adhesions formation	Not feasible in some patients (because of adhesions)
	Longer convalescence	Longer procedure

Citation: Kopacova M, Tacheci I, Rejchrt S, Bures J. Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: Diagnostic and therapeutic approach. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(43): 5397-5408
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i43/5397.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.5397