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Table 1 The methods used for localization of the small intestinal angiodysplasia

From: Successful laparoscopic surgery combined with selective arterial embolization for bleeding due to jejunal angiodysplasia: a case report

Methods

Approach

Identification

Accuracy

Ink tattoo

DBE

Optical

Matched one of the ink tattoos

Catheter tip

Angiography

Palpation

Showed the rough location

Embolization procedure

 Cyanoacrylate

Angiography

Palpation

High accuracy

 Indigo carmine dye

Angiography

Optical

High accuracy

 Lipiodol

Angiography

Fluoroscopy

High accuracy

  1. DBE double-balloon enteroscopy