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Small-bowel aspiration during upper esophagogastroduodenoscopy: Rao technique

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: SIBO and SIFO are increasingly recognized as common causes of unexplained abdominal bloating, gas, distension, belching, and diarrhea. However, they are poorly recognized because of a lack of standardized diagnostic methods. Although noninvasive breath tests are often used as the first step in SIBO diagnosis, they either lack sensitivity or specificity and require further standardization and validation. Small-bowel aspirate/culture is generally accepted as the best diagnostic method, but it is invasive and is performed if symptoms are recurrent or refectory. Importantly, there is inadequate knowledge regarding the tools needed, the use of aseptic technique, and a standardized technique for collecting the small-bowel juice. Here, we describe our method of performing small-bowel aspiration to facilitate an optimal diagnosis of SIBO or SIFO (Video 1).

Source: VideoGIE

DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2020.11.008

Authors: Tennekoon B. Karunaratne, Amol Sharma, Satish S.C. Rao

Institution: Augusta University

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal motility and disorders

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200