Description
This publication is dedicated to all the aspects involved in the endoscopic diagnosis of terminal ileum. The most experienced endoscopists, gastroenterologists and pathologists will focus on and discuss the principles of diagnosis and treatment of the main pathologies involved in this district. The technique of ileoscopy with all the newest advances in endoscopic imaging will be discussed. Another chapter will be dedicated to the possible flow chart of diagnosis of the principles diseases after ileoscopy, from capsule endoscopy to double balloon ileoscopy. A final session will be completely aimed at presenting clinical cases of relevant interest. Technical aspects of ileoscopy The importance of completing colonoscopy and exploration of the cecal region What are the correct indications of terminal ileoscopy? Contribution of new technology to endoscopic imaging Clinical results of ileoscopy in the diagnosis of coeliac disease Clinical results of ileoscopy in the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease Ileoscopy in the diagnosis of infectious disease Results of ileoscopy in pediatric patients The role of histology Radiological diagnosis of small bowel diseases Capsule endoscopy: the results of a challenge Small bowel enteroscopy: diagnosis and treatment Single-balloon enteroscopy: does it work better? Spiral enteroscopy Surgery for small bowel disease
