Double Balloon Enteroscopy
Advanced imaging technology allows us to accurately assess conditions in your small intestine
We provide state-of-the-art evaluation of the small intestinal disease processes and bleeding with double balloon enteroscopy (DBE). This instrument uses a longer scope to see deeper into small intestines. This allows for a more extensive exam of the small intestine.
We are the only ones in the state of Indiana that provides this service.
The day of the procedure you will meet with the enodscopist (gastroenterologist) and an anesthesiologist who will be performing the sedation for the procedure.
The anesthesiologists will use general anesthesia (breathing tube and ventilator) for the procedure. The procedure takes 1-2 hours to complete and afterwards you will be discharged to home. After the procedure is complete, your gastroenterologist will discuss the results with you. Biopsies can take 2 weeks to receive the results.
What to Expect with Double Balloon Enteroscopy
The day of the procedure you will meet with the enodscopist (gastroenterologist) and an anesthesiologist who will be performing the sedation for the procedure.
The anesthesiologists will use general anesthesia (breathing tube and ventilator) for the procedure. The procedure takes 1-2 hours to complete and afterwards you will be discharged to home. After the procedure is complete, your gastroenterologist will discuss the results with you. Biopsies can take 2 weeks to receive the results.
If the procedure is done through your mouth, you will not eat after midnight the day prior. If the procedure is done through the rectum, you will have to take a preparation similar to a colonoscopy the day prior the procedure.
If you are on blood thinners, you will be told if you should continue prior to the procedure. You will need a driver to take you home.
Preparing for Double Balloon Enteroscopy
If the procedure is done through your mouth, you will not eat after midnight the day prior. If the procedure is done through the rectum, you will have to take a preparation similar to a colonoscopy the day prior the procedure.
If you are on blood thinners, you will be told if you should continue prior to the procedure. You will need a driver to take you home.
After the procedure, you may feel drowsy from the anesthesia for the day. You should have minimal if any abdominal pain. If you have any fevers, bleeding or severe abdominal you will need to call the doctor on call or report to the emergency room.
After Your Double Balloon Enteroscopy
After the procedure, you may feel drowsy from the anesthesia for the day. You should have minimal if any abdominal pain. If you have any fevers, bleeding or severe abdominal you will need to call the doctor on call or report to the emergency room.
After the procedure, it is important to ask the doctor what treatments were performed and if any additional testing or procedures needs to be completed. Ask what potential complications you should look for from the procedure.
Questions to Ask Your Provider
After the procedure, it is important to ask the doctor what treatments were performed and if any additional testing or procedures needs to be completed. Ask what potential complications you should look for from the procedure.
For more information or to request a consultation with one of our gastroenterologists, please call 317.944.0980.
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