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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy2024

Motorized spiral enteroscopy: A cautious step forward in technological innovation.

Shu-Ping Xiao, Hai Lin, Hong-Bin Chen

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Article in World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Shu-Ping XiaoDepartment of Gastroenterology, Sanming First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Sanming 365000, Fujian Province, China.
Hai LinDepartment of Vascular Surgery, Sanming First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Sanming 365000, Fujian Province, China.
Hong-Bin ChenDepartment of Gastroenterology, Sanming First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Sanming 365000, Fujian Province, China. smchb2008@qq.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

With the continuous advancement in medical technology, endoscopy has gained significant attention as a crucial diagnostic tool. The introduction of motorized spiral enteroscopy (MSE) represents a significant advancement in the diagnosis and treatment of small bowel diseases. While there are safety concerns and a high reliance on the operator's skills, MSE should not be disregarded entirely. Instead, it should be considered as a supplementary endoscopic technique, particularly in situations where conventional endoscopy proves ineffective. Through continuous research and technical optimization, MSE has the potential to become an important addition to the endoscopy toolbox in the future. We call on colleagues in the industry to work together to promote the improvement of MSE technology through continuous research and practice, with the aim to bring out its unique value in endoscopy while ensuring patient safety.

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Device-assisted enteroscopyEndoscopyMotorized spiral enteroscopySmall bowel diseasesSpiral enteroscopy

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PMID39600558
PMCPMC11586719

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