Double balloon enteroscopy is a minimally invasive medical technique that entitles doctors to assess the small intestine. This method is also called “deep” enteroscopy or “device-assisted” enteroscopy. During the process, a specially developed endoscope, that is, a long, flexible tube possessing a camera at the back, is placed into the small intestine.
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Can double-balloon enteroscopy with biopsy diagnose Crohn's disease?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21-year-old female with a weight of 99 lbs and a height of five feet four inches. I had symptoms of Crohn's disease without any visible lesions. I got dark blood in my bowel movements with constipation, diarrhea, urgency, nausea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Every six to twelve... Read Full »
Dr. Ambalathu Veettil Hussain Shihaz
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having recurrent symptoms for a long duration with very high stool calprotectin levels strongly suggests Crohn's disease. Treatment cannot be usually started with some evidence such as biopsy or imaging. You have not mentioned whether random biopsies were taken during col... Read Full »