Small bowel polyps, arteriovenous malformations, strictures, and miscellaneous lesions

Rahul Pannala, Andrew S. Ross

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Abstract

Deep endoscopic access using double- and single-balloon enteroscopes and rotational endoscopy has vastly improved endoscopic therapeutic options in the small intestine. In this new era of interventional enteroscopy, significant advances have been made in the endoscopic treatment of small bowel polyps, angioectasias, and strictures. Although a decade ago small bowel polyps arising in the setting of a polyposis syndrome such as Peutz-Jeghers would have necessitated surgical resection, today endoscopic resection can typically be performed with positive clinical results. This article describes the current endoscopic management of small bowel polyps, arteriovenous malformations, strictures, and miscellaneous lesions identified within the small intestine.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)111-121
Number of pages11
JournalGastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
Volume23
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2013

Keywords

  • Arteriovenous malformations
  • Endoscopy
  • Enteral stents
  • Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
  • Small intestine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Gastroenterology

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