Alberto Murino, Masanao Nakamura, Osamu Watanabe, Takeshi Yamamura, Asuka Nagura, Toru Yoshimura, Arihiro Nakano, Hidemi Goto, Yoshiki Hirooka
BACKGROUND: Characterization of small bowel submucosal tumours is challenging, requiring additional investigations. Endoscopic Ultrasonography performed during Double Balloon Enteroscopy, appeared a promising technique although it has not been fully evaluated. The aim was to determine the effectiveness of this technique for characterization and management of sub mucosal tumours in a large cohort of patients. METHODS: Patients with suspected small bowel tumours, who underwent Endoscopic Ultrasonography performed during Double Balloon Enteroscopy in our Institution between 2005 and 2013, were reviewed...
October 2016: Digestive and Liver Disease