Cecal intubation rate with the double‐balloon endoscope after incomplete conventional colonoscopy: A study in 45 patients

Abstract

The present study illustrates that the concept of double-balloon endoscopy is a valuable alternative to reach the cecum after prior incomplete conventional colonoscopy, especially due to redundant colon and colonic loop formation. The procedure requires less conscious sedation and no fluoroscopic control, but allows all conventional endoscopic interventions.