The Role of Endoscopy in the Diagnosis and Management of Small Bowel Pathology in Children.

Creator(s)

Amornluck Krasaelap, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Diana G. Lerner
Salvatore Oliva

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2023

Identifier

DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2022.11.007

Abstract

Small bowel evaluation has been transformed by capsule endoscopy and advances in small bowel imaging, which provide reliable and noninvasive means for assessing the mucosal surface. Device-assisted enteroscopy has been critical for histopathological confirmation and endoscopic therapy for a wide range of small bowel pathology that conventional endoscopy cannot reach. The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the indications, techniques, and clinical applications of capsule endoscopy; device-assisted enteroscopy; and imaging studies for small bowel evaluation in children.

Journal Title

Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America

Volume

33

Issue

2

First Page

423

Last Page

445

MeSH Keywords

Child; Humans; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; Intestine, Small; Capsule Endoscopy

Keywords

Capsule endoscopy; Device-assisted enteroscopy; Enteroscopy; Small bowel; Small bowel bleeding

Recommended Citation

Krasaelap A, Lerner DG, Oliva S. The Role of Endoscopy in the Diagnosis and Management of Small Bowel Pathology in Children. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2023;33(2):423-445. doi:10.1016/j.giec.2022.11.007