Comparison of patients' tolerance between computed tomography enterography and double-balloon enteroscopy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Computed tomography enterography (CTE) and double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) are widely used in diagnosis of small bowel diseases. Both of these examinations bring discomfort to patients. The aim of this study was to compare patients' tolerance and preference between CTE and DBE.

Methods

From August 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016, patients with suspected or known small bowel diseases who underwent both CTE and DBE were prospectively enrolled in our study. They were asked to fill out a questionnaire evaluating discomfort of the procedure after each examination.

Results

One hundred and seven patients completed our study. Abdominal distension, painfulness, tenesmus, general discomfort, prolonged duration, difficulty in completing the test, and discomfort after th

SUBMITTER: Zhang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5652905 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature