What is double-balloon enteroscopy?

Also known as: DBE, double bubble, push-pull enteroscopy.

A double-balloon enteroscopy is a procedure used to look for problems in the intestines. It involves two balloons that are inserted into the intestine with a special endoscope.

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Reviewed by: Carrie Firestone Baum, MD

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