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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Sep 16, 2010; 2(9): 314-317
Published online Sep 16, 2010. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v2.i9.314
Comparison between double-balloon and single-balloon enteroscopy in therapeutic ERC after Roux-en-Y entero-enteric anastomosis
Tom G Moreels, Paul A Pelckmans
Tom G Moreels, Paul A Pelckmans, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Antwerp University Hospital, Wilrijkstraat 10, Antwerp B-2650, Belgium
Author contributions: Moreels TG contributed solely to this paper under the direct supervision of Pelckmans PA.
Correspondence to: Tom G Moreels, MD, PhD, Division Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Antwerp University Hospital, Wilrijkstraat 10, Antwerp B-2650, Belgium. tom.moreels@uza.be
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Received: April 14, 2010
Revised: August 12, 2010
Accepted: August 19, 2010
Published online: September 16, 2010
Abstract

AIM: To compare the efficacy of double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) and single-balloon enteroscopy (SBE) in therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) in patients with Roux-en-Y entero-enteric anastomosis.

METHODS: Retrospective analysis of our patient cohort revealed 4 patients with enterobiliary anastomosis and Roux-en-Y entero-enteric anastomosis who underwent repeated ERC with DBE and SBE because of recurrent cholangitis.

RESULTS: A total of 38 endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures were performed in 25 patients with Roux-en-Y entero-enteric anastomosis. DBE was used in 29 procedures and SBE in 9. The 4 patients who underwent repeated ERC with DBE and SBE suffered from recurrent cholangitis due to stenosis of the enterobiliary anastomosis. ERC was performed repeatedly to achieve balloon dilation with/without biliary stone extraction and multiple stent placement at the level of the enterobiliary anastomosis. In all 4 patients DBE and SBE were equally successful. Compared to DBE, SBE was equally effective in passing the Roux-en-Y entero-enteric anastomosis, reaching the enterobiliary anastomosis and performing therapeutic ERC.

CONCLUSION: This retrospective comparison shows that DBE and SBE are equally successful in the performance of therapeutic ERC at the level of the enterobiliary anastomosis after Roux-en-Y entero-enteric anastomosis.

Keywords: Roux-en-Y, Double-balloon enteroscope, Single-balloon enteroscope, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography