Small bowel enteroscopy - A joint clinical guideline by the Spanish and Portuguese small-bowel study groups

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2020 Apr;112(4):309-318. doi: 10.17235/reed.2020.7020/2020.

Abstract

The present evidence-based guidelines are focused on the use of device-assisted enteroscopy in the management of small-bowel diseases. A panel of experts selected by the Spanish and Portuguese small-bowel study groups reviewed the available evidence focusing on the main indications of this technique, its role in the management algorithm of each indication, and its diagnostic and therapeutic yield. A set of recommendations was issued accordingly.

MeSH terms

  • Capsule Endoscopy*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Diseases* / therapy
  • Intestine, Small / diagnostic imaging
  • Portugal