None of the 29 specimens showed either diffuse or localized thickening of the wall of the ileum, even though in a few cases the corresponding wall of the colon was excessively thickened ...

Background and Aim: Since the diagnostic value of ileoscopy is not well documented, it is uncertain if terminal ileum intubation should be performed routinely in patients undergoing colonoscopy.

Even though the rate depends on the experience and skill of endoscopists, the above value is similar to reported in other studies In conclusion, terminal ileum intubation during colonoscopy may ...