Device-Assisted Enteroscopy: An Update on Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches

Dear Colleagues,

The advent of device-assisted enteroscopy (DAE) has remarkably changed diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to small bowel diseases. Alongside consolidated indications such as the diagnosis and treatment of small bowel bleeding, Crohn's disease, and small bowel tumors, DAE is nowadays widely used to perform endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with postsurgical altered anatomy, to perform stenting, and to retrieve foreign bodies; additionally, it is used in selected cases of incomplete colonoscopy. The overall complication rate of DAE is low and acceptable, and its safety profile is favorable even in elderly patients. DAE is currently an effective alternative to major surgery. The evolution of enteroscopy is challenging for the future and could be facilitated by new enteroscope models. The forthcoming Special Issue focuses on recent updates on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Prof. Dr. Seong Ran Jeon
Guest Editor

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