Complications of small bowel endoscopy

With the advent of techniques to fully image and intervene on the small intestine, including capsule endoscopy, single- and double-balloon enteroscopy, and spiral enteroscopy, our diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities have increased significantly. These new technologies are not without risk, and these techniques have led to a large body of literature addressing the complications that can arise from these procedures. This chapter will review the complications associated with capsule endoscopy, single- and double-balloon enteroscopy, and spiral enteroscopy.