DBE
| DBE | |
|---|---|
| Term | DBE |
| Short definition | DBA - A very rare condition in which the bone marrow does not produce enough red blood cells. It is usually seen in the first year of life. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
DBE - A procedure to examine the inside of the small intestine. A special instrument consisting of two tubes inserted into each other is inserted into the small intestine through the mouth or rectum. The inner tube, an endoscope with a light and lens for viewing, is passed through part of the small intestine, and a balloon at the end is inflated to hold the endoscope in place. Next, the outer tube is moved through the small intestine to reach the end of the endoscope, and a balloon at the end of the outer tube is inflated to hold it in place. Then the balloon at the end of the endoscope is deflated and the endoscope is moved through the next part of the small intestine. These steps are repeated many times as the tubes move throughout the small intestine. This allows the doctor to see the entire small intestine. Tissue samples may be taken so that they can be examined under a microscope for signs of disease. Also called double balloon endoscopy and double balloon enteroscopy
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