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Endoscopy 1982; 14(3): 82-84
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021586
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‘Top and Tail Endoscopy’ and Follow-up in Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome

C.B. Williams, M. Goldblatt, P.V. Delaney
  • St. Mark's Hospital, London, England
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Combined gastro-duodenoscopy and colonoscopy ('top and tail' endoscopy) on the same occasion in Peutz-Jeghers patients has allowed multiple endoscopic polypectomies of lesions up to 4.5 cm diameter and up to 40 cm above the ileo-caecal valve. 'Top and tail' endoscopy simplifies the management of Peutz-Jeghers patients and should also be useful in the management of other patients requiring investigation of both ends of the gastro-intestinal tract.

Key words:

Peutz-Jeghers-Syndrome - Endoscopic polypectomy - Follow-up of patients

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