Normal Small Bowel

Abstract Characteristic endoscopic features of the small bowel are circular Kerckring's folds, orange mucosa covered with villi, and active peristalsis. Between the duodenum and terminal ileum, up to 5 m of jejunum and ileum are interposed. Impressions from outside, small venectasias, lymphatic...

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Published in:Video journal and encyclopedia of GI endoscopy 2013-06, Vol.1 (1), p.261-263
Main Authors: Keuchel, M, Baltes, P, Steinbrück, I, Matsui, U, Hagenmüller, F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Capsule endoscopy
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Ileum
Jejunum
Normal small bowel
Standard endoscopy
Surgery
Variants of normal
Video
Villi
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Summary:Abstract Characteristic endoscopic features of the small bowel are circular Kerckring's folds, orange mucosa covered with villi, and active peristalsis. Between the duodenum and terminal ileum, up to 5 m of jejunum and ileum are interposed. Impressions from outside, small venectasias, lymphatic cysts, and lymphoid hyperplasia of the terminal ileum are considered variants of normal. This article is part of an expert video encyclopedia.
ISSN:2212-0971
2212-0971
DOI:10.1016/S2212-0971(13)70113-4