In 22 cases the terminal portion of the ileum presented a gross pathological picture similar to that found in the corresponding colon — that is, the ileal segment was completely and diffusely ...

No abnormalities were detected in the colon but endoscopic examination of the terminal ileum showed multiple polypoid lesions (Fig. 1). Indigo carmine dye was then sprayed over the area to ...

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.