The small intestine in the human body is 20 feet in length and is a part of the gastrointestinal tract. It is the site for different diseases like Tuberculosis, drug-induced ulcers, vascular Malformation, and others. This part was inaccessible twenty years ago even with an endoscope. With the introduction of Capsule Endoscopy and Balloon Assisted Enteroscopy, this part could be accessed. However, it was a tiring activity and very difficult too.

For the first time in Eastern India, Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals have introduced Power Spiral Enteroscopy, for investigating and treating gastrointestinal ailments. This was introduced in the august presence of Dr. Mahesh Kumar Goenka, Dr. Surinder Singh Bhatia, DMS-Eastern Region, Apollo Hospitals Group.

The motorized endoscope can be inserted through the oral and rectum. By pressing a foot paddle-like driving a car, one can treat complicated conditions in the small intestine and help in diagnosing complicated intestinal problems.

Benefits:

• A complete inspection of the small intestine
• Rapid
• Safe
• Painless
• Can be used for obtaining a biopsy
• Can treat small intestinal diseases

Power spiral can be used for taking biopsies, removing small tumors, dilating narrowing, removing foreign body, and stopping bleeding. The procedure is done under sedation and is therefore pain-free.

The price for Power Spiral Enteroscopy is Rs 30, 000 to Rs. 50, 000.

Priyanka Dutta