A new through-the-scope balloon-assisted deep enteroscopy platform

摘要

We read with interest the letter by Rubin and Goep-pinger in the October issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy regarding their experience with the NaviAidAB through-the-scope balloon (Smart Medical Systems, Ra'anana, Israel). We have also found this device useful to facilitate assessment of the distal ileum in patients with suspected Crohn's disease. To date, we have performed 24 retrograde enter-oscopies using this platform, 3 for the diagnosis and management of suspected ileal Crohn's disease.