Double Balloon Enteroscopy

Double balloon enteroscopy is a medical procedure used to look inside the small intestine. It involves a special endoscope, which is a flexible tube with a camera, inserted through the mouth or rectum. Two balloons attached to the endoscope are inflated and deflated alternately to gently move the instrument through the narrow passages of the intestine. This technique allows doctors to examine areas that are difficult to reach with standard endoscopy, helping diagnose or treat conditions like bleeding, tumors, or inflammation in the small intestine. It’s a minimally invasive way to gain important information about gastrointestinal health.