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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Nov 16, 2024; 16(11): 581-586
Published online Nov 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i11.581
Motorized spiral enteroscopy: A cautious step forward in technological innovation
Shu-Ping Xiao, Hai Lin, Hong-Bin Chen
Shu-Ping Xiao, Hong-Bin Chen, Department of Gastroenterology, Sanming First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Sanming 365000, Fujian Province, China
Hai Lin, Department of Vascular Surgery, Sanming First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Sanming 365000, Fujian Province, China
Co-first authors: Shu-Ping Xiao and Hai Lin.
Author contributions: Chen HB designed the overall concept and outlined of the manuscript; Xiao SP and Lin H contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript, they contributed equally to this article, they are the co-first authors of this manuscript; Xiao SP, Lin H, and Chen HB participated in writing, editing, and linguistic embellishment of the manuscript. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Hong-Bin Chen, PhD, Chief Physician, Department of Gastroenterology, Sanming First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, No. 29 Liedong Street, Sanyuan District, Sanming 365000, Fujian Province, China. smchb2008@qq.com
Received: July 24, 2024
Revised: October 12, 2024
Accepted: October 23, 2024
Published online: November 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: As a major innovation in the diagnosis and management of small bowel diseases, motorized spiral enteroscopy (MSE) demonstrates significant advantages in terms of efficiency and unique operating principles. Despite technical challenges and safety considerations, MSE has been able to improve diagnostic rates, shorten examination times, and expand the range of indications. By strengthening operator training and interdisciplinary integration, MSE is expected to become an important supplement to the endoscopy toolbox in the future, especially in situations where traditional endoscopic methods are limited, ensuring its unique value in the diagnosis and management of small intestinal diseases is fully utilized.