摘要
The single-balloon enteroscopy(SBE) system was launched in 2007, proposed as a simpler method than double-balloon enteroscopy(DBE). Controversy surrounds whether the SBE system has the same insertability as DBE. However, many methods have been proposed to improve the depth of insertion with the SBE system, involving several techniques and endoscopic accessories. SBE is used for investigating not only small bowel diseases, but also diseases of the pancreatobiliary and colonic structures. SBE is a necessary advancement for many endoscopic procedures and applications in modern clinical practice. In our review, we summarized the current literature concerning the insertability of SBE and described the technical aspects of improving the rate of deep insertion in SBE procedures. In addition, the recent applications of SBE to diseases besides those of the small bowel are described.
The single-balloon enteroscopy （SBE） system waslaunched in 2007, proposed as a simpler methodthan double-balloon enteroscopy （DBE）. Controversysurrounds whether the SBE system has the sameinsertability as DBE. However, many methods havebeen proposed to improve the depth of insertion withthe SBE system, involving several techniques andendoscopic accessories. SBE is used for investigatingnot only small bowel diseases, but also diseasesof the pancreatobiliary and colonic structures. SBEis a necessary advancement for many endoscopicprocedures and applications in modern clinical practice.In our review, we summarized the current literatureconcerning the insertability of SBE and describedthe technical aspects of improving the rate of deepinsertion in SBE procedures. In addition, the recentapplications of SBE to diseases besides those of thesmall bowel are described.
