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What test looks at the small intestine? colonoscopy can't see that far, right?

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Capsule endoscopy: Currently I use a small bowel follow through, ct enterpgraphy and video capsule endoscopy. If there is any positive finding, then a double balloon endoscopy or spirus endoscopy can be used to reach the lesion.

Answered 10/6/2017

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