A NEW METHOD OF RETROGRADE ILEOGRAM USING A COLONOSCOPE WITH CUFF AT THE END

Abstract

We devised a new method of the ileogram using a colonoscope. A 24 year-old man was admitted to our hospital because of intestinal obstruction. We introduced a colonoscope with cuff at the end into the terminal ileum and instilled a water-soluble contrast medium and air through the colonoscope. Retrograde ileogram revealed narrowing of the ileum suggesting Crohn's disease. Resection of the small intestine was performed and a pathological diagnosis of Crohn's disease was made.