Endoscopic capsule biopsy of the small intestine.

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr

Medical Research Council Laboratories, Fajara, The Gambia, West Africa.

Published: September 1988

In this article, we describe a technique for obtaining jejunal biopsies endoscopically using an infant Crosby or Watson capsule. The method is quick, safe, and may be particularly useful if radiological screening is unavailable.

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