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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2020; 11(02): 118-125
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713698
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Outcomes of Double Balloon Enteroscopy for Managing Overt Small Bowel Bleeding

Ankit Dalal
1   Baldota Institute of Digestive Sciences, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
,
Gaurav Patil
1   Baldota Institute of Digestive Sciences, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
,
Amit Maydeo
1   Baldota Institute of Digestive Sciences, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

Background The commonest therapeutic indications for double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) includes removal of retained video capsules, dilatation of strictures, polypectomy, and managing obscure small bowel bleeding. We review our experience in managing active small bowel bleeding with DBE.

Methods A retrospective review was done for all the cases undergoing DBE from August 2017 to July 2019. Patient follow-up data was collected.

Results Among 25 cases with a median age of 46.8 (range 25–65 years), 17 males (68%) underwent DBE for suspected small bowel bleeding. The commonest presenting complaint was melena 19 (76%). The findings were positive (diagnostic yield) in 18 (72%) patients with an antegrade approach. Active bleeding was associated with Dieulafoy's lesion (n = 6), gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) (n = 4), jejunal varices (n = 3), angioectasia (n = 3), and ulcer (n = 2), who then underwent successful intervention. The rest of the patients underwent both antegrade and retrograde approach but failed to immediately identify an alternative diagnosis. Mean (standard deviation [SD]) time taken for antegrade enteroscopy was 96.7 (15.3) mins and 67.8 (13.6) mins for retrograde enteroscopy. The median duration between the last bleeding episode and timing of DBE was 9 (range 6–15 hours). No major complications were seen during or immediately postprocedure.

Conclusion DBE is useful in identifying and treating active small bowel bleeding. Being invasive and time-intensive, it is easy to miss lesions and, therefore, needs appropriate expertise. DBE does appear to be relatively cheaper, with better patient acceptance and time saving.

Keywords

double balloon enteroscopy - small bowel - anemia - gastrointestinal bleeding - outcomes


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