Risk factors of incomplete balloon-assisted enteroscopy with an analysis of 943 patients: a retrospective study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background Balloon-assisted enteroscopy (BAE) plays an important role in the diagnosis and therapy of small bowel diseases. Complete enteroscopy is considered an objective quality indicator of enteroscopy. However, there are limited studies on the factors associated with complete BAE. This study aimed to determine the factors affecting complete BAE. Methods All adult patients with indications for BAE were investigated at a tertiary medical center from January 2019 to December 2022. Their medical records and BAE procedure-associated data were reviewed and analyzed. Risk factors of incomplete enteroscopy were investigated using univariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression analysis. Results A total of 943 patients meeting the eligibility criteria were analyzed. Among these, 558 patients achieved complete enteroscopy. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, single-balloon enteroscopy (SBE) [odds ratio (OR) = 2.35, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.79–3.09, p < 0.001], male sex (OR = 1.62, 95% CI: 1.22–2.15, p = 0.001), intestinal surgery (OR = 2.26, 95% CI: 1.79–3.09, p = 0.003), and body mass index (BMI) ≥ 28 kg/m 2 (OR = 1.20, 95% CI: 1.07–1.34, p = 0.002) were independent predictors of incomplete enteroscopy. Conclusion This retrospective study identified SBE, male sex, intestinal surgery, and BMI ≥ 28 kg/m 2 as independent risk factors for incomplete enteroscopy.
Source: Frontiers in Medicine
Authors: Jun Liu, Meng Wan, Peng Wang, Jing Guo, Yan-Bo Yu, Xiu-Li Zuo
Institutions: Shandong University, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Language: English
Subfield: Gastroenterology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
Award: G2596780464
OpenAlex ID: W4411913235