Endoscopic Capsule Biopsy of the Small Intestine

Peter Sullivan, Marianne B. Phillips, G. Neale

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition · 1988 · 13 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

In this article, we describe a technique for obtaining jejunal biopsies endoscopically using an infant Crosby or Watson capsule. The method is quick, safe, and may be particularly useful if radiological screening is unavailable.