Sidhu R, Sanders D S, McAlindon M E, Thomson M
Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF, UK.
Arch Dis Child. 2008 Feb;93(2):154-9. doi: 10.1136/adc.2007.125369. Epub 2007 Sep 6.
Historically the small bowel has been considered a technically difficult area to examine because of its length (3-5 metres), location and tortuosity. Capsule endoscopy and enteroscopy have revolutionised the investigation pathway of the small bowel in adults. They are now developing increasingly important roles as modalities of investigation in paediatrics. This review appraises the current literature to define the clinical indications and practical aspects of capsule endoscopy and enteroscopy that are of interest to the clinician.
从历史上看，由于小肠长度（3 - 5米）、位置和迂曲度等原因，小肠一直被认为是一个技术上难以检查的区域。胶囊内镜和小肠镜检查彻底改变了成人小肠的检查途径。它们现在在儿科作为检查方式正发挥着越来越重要的作用。这篇综述评估了当前的文献，以确定临床医生感兴趣的胶囊内镜和小肠镜检查的临床适应症及实际应用方面。
