By Dr Laurence Maiden
03.05.23
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.
