How Far Does Push Enteroscopy Go?

Push enteroscopy permits evaluation of the proximal small intestine to a distance that is approximately 50 to 100 cm beyond the ligament of Treitz.

How far into the small intestine does an endoscopy go?

An extended version of the conventional endoscope, called a "push endoscope,"may be employed to study the upper part of the small intestine down to about 40 inches beyond the stomach.

What does a push enteroscopy look for?

Enteroscopy, also called push enteroscopy, is a procedure that examines the small intestine, a very long area of small bowel located between the stomach and colon (large intestine) and made up of the duodenum, jejunum and ileum.