Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Small Intestine Diseases

The purpose of this book is to improve diagnostic yields of capsule endoscopy and double-balloon endoscopy, because those procedures can depict nonspecific findings that may not lead to a proper diagnosis. Another reason for the publication was recognition of the difficulty in distinguishing enteroscopic findings of ulcerative colitis from those of Crohn's disease.
From a practical point of view, it is important to observe endoscopic pictures first, then to compare the images of other modalities, and finally to compare macroscopic pictures of resected specimens. For that reason, a large number of well-depicted examples of small intestinal lesions were assembled to clarify differences among small intestinal lesions that appear to exhibit similar findings and morphologies.
Comparisons with radiographic findings comprise another important element in diagnosis. There are limitations in endoscopic observations of gross lesions of the small intestine, with its many convolutions. In Japan, many institutions still practice double-contrast imaging, which provides beautiful results. Because a single disorder may exhibit variations, this volume includes multiple depictions of the same disorders. Also included are lesions in active and inactive phases, as both appearances are highly likely to be encountered simultaneously in clinical practice. The number of illustrated findings therefore has been limited to strictly selected cases.

Part 1. General Considerations.
Chapter 1. Diagnostic Process for Small Intestinal Disease
Chapter 2. Small Intestinal Radiography
Chapter 3. Capsule Endoscopy
Chapter 4. Double-Balloon Endoscopy

Part 2. Specific Findings of Small Intestinal Lesions
Chapter 5. Protruded Lesions
Chapter 6. Submucosal Elevations
Chapter 7. Ulcerative Lesions
Chapter 8. Aphthous Lesions
Chapter 9. Stenotic Lesions
Chapter 10. Hemorrhagic Lesions
Chapter 11. Diffuse Lesions
Chapter 12. Reddish Lesions
Chapter 13. Edematous Lesions
Chapter 14. Case presentations: Flat / Small protrusions
Chapter 15. Case Presentations: Depressions
Chapter 16. Case Presentations: Protrusions of Submucosal Elevations
Chapter 17. Case presentations: Protrusion with Ulcer
Chapter 18. Case Presentations: Multiple Protrusions
Chapter 19. Case Presentations: Ulcers
Chapter 20. Case Presentations: Stenosis
Chapter 21. Hemorrhagic Lesions
Chapter 22. Reddened Lesions
Chapter 23. Edematous Lesions
Chapter 24. Erosive Lesions
Chapter 25. Diffuse Granular or Diffuse Coarse Mucosal Lesions
Chapter 26. Whitish Multi-Nodular Lesions
Chapter 27. Intraluminal Growth

Part 3. Basic Knowledge and Classification
Chapter 28. On Tumors
Chapter 29. On Inflammation