Medical articles from Dr Edward John Despott

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27/09/2023

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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19/09/2023

Dr Edward John Despott

Consultant gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist

Double balloon enteroscopy explained: part 1

Double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) is an advanced endoscopic procedure which is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, with an extremely high success rate. In the first article of a two part series, revered consultant gastroenterologist Dr Edward John Despott explains how the procedure works and gives a brief insight into its history.

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: