Spiral enteroscopy versus double-balloon enteroscopy: Choosing the right tool for the job

摘要

The article in this journal by Messer et al: comparing spiral enterosocopy (SE) with double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) is a welcome addition to the knowledge base for the deep small-bowel endoscopist. The study is a prospective randomized study comparing both methods, and is a narrowly focused small study from a single center. The primary endpoint was complete small-bowel examination comparing peroral with anal enteroscopy by use of SE or DBE.