Author commentary on Shaopeng Liu et al.

Shaopeng Liu et al. Water exchange-assisted versus carbon dioxide-insufflated single-balloon enteroscopy: a randomized controlled trial

Water exchange-assisted and carbon dioxide-insufflated single-balloon enteroscopy were compared in this randomized controlled trial including 110 patients. It was found that the total enteroscopy rate was higher and intubation was deeper in the water exchange group, although the insertion time was longer.

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Article published online:
24 February 2022