Medical articles of Balloon enteroscopy

27/09/2023
Dr Edward John Despott
Consultant gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist
Double balloon enteroscopy explained: part 2
In the second article of a two-part series, distinguished consultant gastroenterologist Dr Edward John Despott discusses what a double balloon enteroscopy can detect in the bowel, and why someone may consider undergoing the procedure.
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03/05/2023
Dr Laurence Maiden
Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist
Balloon enteroscopy: everything you need to know
Enteroscopy means endoscopy of the small bowel. Traditional endoscopy or gastroscopy is looking at the stomach, the food pipe of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine and the camera doesn’t go in very far. However, to try and have a look in the small bowel requires a longer telescope because the small bowel is much longer and varies from person to person Highly experienced consultant physician and gastroenterologist Dr Laurence Maiden explains all there is to know about a balloon enteroscopy, including how it differs from a traditional endoscopy.
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28/02/2019
Dr Edward John Despott
Consultant gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist
The endoscopic revolution
The small bowel is an 8 m long, floppy tube, which makes managing problems challenging. However, new endoscopic techniques are changing this. Top gastroenterologist Dr Edward Despott, a specialist in double balloon enteroscopy, is here to explain:
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