- Lecture provides tips for intubating the terminal ileum during endoscopy.
- Key positions for ileocecal valve intubation: 9 o’clock and 6 o’clock.
- 9 o’clock position:
- Locate ileocecal valve, pull scope back to cecal pole.
- Engage valve by moving big wheel up and torqueing scope counterclockwise.
- Use air and water to visualize ileum entrance, then gently push scope inside.
- 6 o’clock position:
- Start at cecal pole with valve below.
- Move big wheel down to view valve lips and terminal ileum.
- Torque scope right, apply air and water, push scope inside when ileum is visible.
- Water is more effective from the left channel during 9 o’clock intubation; less critical for 6 o’clock.
- Mastering ileum intubation improves skills for deep enteroscopy and overall endoscopic proficiency.
- Speaker encourages practice and hopes tips enhance endoscopic techniques.
