Enteroscopy in surgically altered anatomy is often more challenging than it needs to be.
One of the most useful things I’ve learned:
→ Understand the surgical anatomy *before* you start
→ Choose the right scope and approach based on the reconstruction type (Billroth II vs Roux-en-Y vs others)
→ Use the “leverage” technique when advancing in sharp angulations
Small adjustments in planning and scope handling make a big difference in success rate and procedure time.
Video demo in the clip.
What’s your biggest challenge with enteroscopy in altered anatomy?
So. Many. Gallbladders. Young patient who is a surgical candidate but not sure if they want surgery. Cholecystitis. Transcystic stent placed to buy them time to think. #gitwitter#surgery
Zenker's diverticulotomy with an SB knife for dysphagia.
These procedures are literally life changing for these patients. They go from choking and sputtering to eating normally again.
Are you doing this in your practice?
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