Abstract

Background: Small bowel bleeding is a common condition among patients with gastrointestinal bleeding with unknown origin, nonspecific findings of this condition may lead to delay in diagnosis and management. Double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) is an innovative modality that enabled physicians to identify the etiology and perform the techniques of hemostasis. Data about the role of DBE in diagnosis and intervention in small bowel bleeding in Viet Nam is still limited. Methods and materials: 36 patients with small bowel bleeding undergoing double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) from January 2014 to June 2024 were included. Results: The overall diagnostic yield of DBE in small bowel bleeding was 77.8%. The most common findings were angiopathy (46.3%), ulcers (32.1%). 12/28 patients received endoscopic therapy for small bowel bleeding (42.9%). Technical success was achieved in all patients and no complications was recorded during follow-up. Conclusion: Double balloon enteroscopy is a safe and highly effective in management of small bowel bleeding