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Single Balloon Enteroscopy

Single Balloon Enteroscopy is an advanced endoscopic procedure used to examine and treat conditions of the small intestine—an area beyond the reach of routine endoscopy and colonoscopy. It allows both diagnosis and treatment in the same sitting, significantly reducing the need for surgery or repeated investigations.

Upper GI Endoscopy Equipment

Why is Single Balloon Enteroscopy Done?

This procedure is recommended when symptoms or test results suggest a small intestine disorder that requires detailed evaluation or treatment. It plays a vital role in identifying the cause of unexplained digestive symptoms and internal bleeding.

Doctors may advise Single Balloon Enteroscopy to:

    Locate the source of unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding
    Investigate persistent iron-deficiency anemia
    Evaluate abnormal findings seen on CT scan, MRI, or capsule endoscopy
    Diagnose and treat small bowel diseases not accessible by routine scopes

How Does the Procedure Work?

During the procedure, a thin, flexible tube with a high-definition camera (enteroscope) is gently advanced into the small intestine—either through the mouth or, in some cases, through the lower digestive tract.

A special balloon-assisted system helps the doctor move the scope deeper into the intestine in a controlled and safe manner, allowing detailed visualization and treatment.

    Patient is kept comfortable with sedation
    Procedure is continuously monitored
    Treatment can be performed during the same session, such as:
    • Stopping active bleeding
    • Removing polyps
    • Taking tissue biopsies
    • Dilating narrowed segments
Medical professional viewing high-definition endoscopic imagery on monitor
Modern colonoscopy medical room with advanced equipment

Conditions Commonly Treated

Single Balloon Enteroscopy is highly effective in diagnosing and treating a wide range of small intestine conditions, including:

    Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
    Small intestine tumors and polyps
    Narrowed bowel segments (strictures)
    Vascular malformations (angioectasias)
    Small bowel Crohn's disease
    Inherited polyposis syndromes
    Unexplained chronic abdominal pain or anemia

Benefits & Advanced Technology

Our center uses state-of-the-art balloon-assisted enteroscopy systems and high-definition imaging, performed by gastroenterologists experienced in advanced therapeutic endoscopy.

Key benefits include:

Avoids major abdominal surgery
Diagnosis and treatment in a single procedure
Shorter recovery time and reduced hospital stay
High-definition imaging for greater diagnostic accuracy
Advanced bleeding control techniques
Safe polyp removal and tumor evaluation
Medical professionals performing therapeutic intervention

When Should You Consult a Specialist?

  • Routine endoscopy and colonoscopy are normal.
  • Persistent anemia continues.
  • Unexplained bleeding is present.
  • Chronic abdominal pain does not improve.
  • Single Balloon Enteroscopy may provide the answers and treatment you need.
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