A prospective multi-centre evaluation of clinical and economic outcomes of Double-balloon enteroscopy in patients with identified small bowel pathology.

This study is evaluating a new type of procedure called double-balloon enteroscopy to examine and treat problems in the small bowel. The small bowel is a long section of the digestive system that is very hard to examine with regular endoscopes. This newer technique uses a special long flexible camera to reach parts of the bowel that would otherwise require surgery. Researchers want to find out how well this procedure works and what it costs compared to other approaches. You may be eligible if: - You have an identified problem in your small bowel that cannot be reached with standard endoscopic equipment You may NOT be eligible if: - You are pregnant - You are medically unfit for surgery - You have had major abdominal surgery in the past Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.