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Leenhardt R, Buisson A, Bourreille A, Marteau P, Koulaouzidis A, Li C, Keuchel M, Rondonotti E, Toth E, Plevris JN, Eliakim R, Rosa B, Triantafyllou K, Elli L, Wurm Johansson G, Panter S, Ellul P, Pérez-Cuadrado Robles E, McNamara D, Beaumont H, Spada C, Cavallaro F, Cholet F, Fernandez-Urien Sainz I, Kopylov U, McAlindon ME, Németh A, Tontini GE, Yung DE, Niv Y, Rahmi G, Saurin JC, Dray X. Nomenclature and semantic descriptions of ulcerative and inflammatory lesions seen in Crohn's disease in small bowel capsule endoscopy: An international Delphi consensus statement. United European Gastroenterol J 2020; 8:99-107. [PMID: 32213061 PMCID: PMC7005999 DOI: 10.1177/2050640619895864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In the medical literature, the nomenclature and descriptions (ND) of small bowel (SB) ulcerative and inflammatory (U-I) lesions in capsule endoscopy (CE) are scarce and inconsistent. Inter-observer variability in interpreting these findings remains a major limitation in the assessment of the severity of mucosal lesions, which can impact negatively on clinical care, training and research on SB-CE. OBJECTIVE Focusing on SB-CE in Crohn's disease (CD), our aim is to establish a consensus on the ND of U-I lesions. METHODS An international panel of experienced SB-CE readers was formed during the 2016 United European Gastroenterology Week meeting. A core group of five CE and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experts established an Internet-based, three-round Delphi consensus but did not participate in the voting process. The core group built illustrated questionnaires, including SB-CE still frames of U-I lesions from patients with documented CD. Twenty-seven other experts were asked to rate and comment on the different proposals for the ND of the most frequent SB U-I lesions. For each round, we used a 6-point rating scale (varying from 'strongly disagree' to 'strongly agree'). The consensus was reached when at least 80 % of the voting members scored the statement within the 'agree' or 'strongly agree' categories. RESULTS A 100% participation rate was obtained for all the rounds. Consensual ND were reached for the following seven U-I lesions: aphthoid erosion, deep ulceration, superficial ulceration, stenosis, edema, hyperemia and denudation. CONCLUSION Considering the most frequent SB U-I lesions seen in CE in CD, a consensual ND was reached by the international group of experts. These descriptions and names are useful not only for daily practice and medical education, but also for medical research.
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- Romain Leenhardt
- Sorbonne Université, Endoscopy Unit, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Dept. of Gastroenterology, CHU Estaing Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-ferrand, France
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- Institut des Maladies de l’Appareil Digestif (IMAD), Dept of Gastroenterology, CHU Nantes, University of Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Endoscopy Unit, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Centre For Liver & Digestive Disorders, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Sorbonne Université, Endoscopy Unit, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, Paris, France
- College of Arts & Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin, Bethesda Krankenhaus Bergedorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Centre For Liver & Digestive Disorders, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Dept. of Gastroenterology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Universidade do Minho, Hospital Senhora da Oliveira, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Hepatogastroenterology Unit, Second Department of Internal Medicine - Propaedeutic Research Institute and Diabetes Center, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, Attikon University General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Center for Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease, Fondazione IRCCS Ca Granda, Milano, Italy
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- Gastroenterology, South Tyneside Hospital, South Shields, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Bruxelles, Belgium
- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Georges-Pompidou European hospital, Paris, France
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- Trinity Academic Gastroenterology Group, Departement of Clinical Medicine, Tallaght Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit and Gastroenterology, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italia; Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy
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- Endoscopy unit, CHU La Cavale Blanche, Brest, France
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- Dept. of Gastroenterology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Dept. of Gastroenterology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan - Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Centre For Liver & Digestive Disorders, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Rabin Medical Center, Dept. of Gastroenterology, Petach Tikva, Israel, and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Georges-Pompidou European hospital, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Endoscopy Unit, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, Paris, France
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Guarini A, De Marinis F, Hassan C, Manta R, De Francesco V, Annibale B, Zullo A. High concordance between trained nurses and gastroenterologists in evaluating recordings of small bowel video capsule endoscopy (VCE). J Gastrointestin Liver Dis 2018. [PMID: 29922756 DOI: 10.15403/jgld.2014.1121.272.vce] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS . The video capsule endoscopy (VCE) is an accurate and validated tool to investigate the entire small bowel mucosa, but VCE recordings interpretation by the gastroenterologist is time-consuming. A pre-reading of VCE recordings by an expert nurse could be accurate and cost saving. We assessed the concordance between nurses and gastroenterologists in detecting lesions on VCE examinations. METHODS This was a prospective study enrolling consecutive patients who had undergone VCE in clinical practice. Two trained nurses and two expert gastroenterologists participated in the study. At VCE pre-reading the nurses selected any abnormalities, saved them as "thumbnails" and classified the detected lesions as a vascular abnormality, ulcerative lesion, polyp, tumor mass, and unclassified lesion. Then, the gastroenterologist evaluated and interpreted the selected lesions and, successively, reviewed the entire video for potential missed lesions. The time for VCE evaluation was recorded. RESULTS A total of 95 VCE procedures performed on consecutive patients (M/F: 47/48; mean age: 63 +/- 12 years, range: 27-86 years) were evaluated. Overall, the nurses detected at least one lesion in 54 (56.8%) patients. There was total agreement between nurses and gastroenterologists, no missing lesions being discovered at a second look of the entire VCE recording by the physician. The pre-reading procedure by nurse allowed a time reduction of medical evaluation from 49 (33-69) to 10 (8-16) minutes (difference: -79.6%). CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that trained nurses can accurately identify and select relevant lesions in thumbnails that subsequently were faster reviewed by the gastroenterologist for a final diagnosis. This could significantly reduce the cost of VCE procedure.
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- Alessandra Guarini
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, "Nuovo Regina Margherita" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, "Nuovo Regina Margherita" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, "Nuovo Regina Margherita" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, "Civile S. Agostino-Estense" Hospital, Baggiovara, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Digestive and Liver Disease, Sant'Andrea Hospital, "Sapienza" University, Rome,Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, "Nuovo Regina Margherita" Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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Iijima K, Umezu M, Iwasaki K. Time Series Analysis of the Effectiveness and Safety of Capsule Endoscopy between the Premarketing and Postmarketing Settings: A Meta-Analysis. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0153662. [PMID: 27248140 PMCID: PMC4889146 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0153662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2015] [Accepted: 04/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Clinical studies for assessing the effectiveness and safety in a premarketing setting are conducted under time and cost constraints. In recent years, postmarketing data analysis has been given more attention. However, to our knowledge, no studies have compared the effectiveness and the safety between the pre- and postmarketing settings. In this study, we aimed to investigate the importance of the postmarketing data analysis using clinical data. Methods and Findings Studies on capsule endoscopy with rich clinical data in both pre- and postmarketing settings were selected for the analysis. For effectiveness, clinical studies published before October 10, 2015 comparing capsule endoscopy and conventional flexible endoscopy measuring the detection ratio of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding were selected (premarketing: 4 studies and postmarketing: 8 studies) from PubMed (MEDLINE), Cochrane Library, EMBASE and Web of Science. Among the 12 studies, 5 were blinded and 7 were non-blinded. A time series meta-analysis was conducted. Effectiveness (odds ratio) decreased in the postmarketing setting (premarketing: 5.19 [95% confidence interval: 3.07–8.76] vs. postmarketing: 1.48 [0.81–2.69]). The change in odds ratio was caused by the increase in the detection ratio with flexible endoscopy as the control group. The efficacy of capsule endoscopy did not change between pre- and postmarketing settings. Heterogeneity (I2) increased in the postmarketing setting because of one study. For safety, in terms of endoscope retention in the body, data from the approval summary and adverse event reports were analyzed. The incidence of retention decreased in the postmarketing setting (premarketing: 0.75% vs postmarketing: 0.095%). The introduction of the new patency capsule for checking the patency of the digestive tract might contribute to the decrease. Conclusions Effectiveness and safety could change in the postmarketing setting. Therefore, time series meta-analyses could be useful to continuously monitor the effectiveness of medical device in clinical practices.
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- Kazuo Iijima
- Cooperative Major in Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Joint Graduate School of Tokyo Women's Medical University and Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Cooperative Major in Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Joint Graduate School of Tokyo Women's Medical University and Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Cooperative Major in Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Joint Graduate School of Tokyo Women's Medical University and Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
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Ou-Yang M, Jeng WD, Lai CC, Wu HM, Lin JH. Color calibration of swine gastrointestinal tract images acquired by radial imaging capsule endoscope. J Biomed Opt 2016; 21:15010. [PMID: 26803670 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.21.1.015010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2015] [Accepted: 12/30/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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- Mang Ou-Yang
- National Chiao-Tung University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1001 University Road, Hsinchu City 30010, Taiwan
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- National Chiao-Tung University, Institute of Electrical Control Engineering, 1001 University Road, Hsinchu City 30010, Taiwan
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- LIYO-Machinery Company Limited, 39 Guangqi Road, Taichung City 42949, Taiwan
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- Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology, 481 Zhongzheng Road, Taoyuan City 32546, Taiwan
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- Animal Technology Institute Taiwan, Division of Biotechnology, 52 Kedung Road, Miaoli City 35053, Taiwan
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Albert JG, Humbla O, McAlindon ME, Davison C, Seitz U, Fraser C, Hagenmüller F, Noetzel E, Spada C, Riccioni ME, Barnert J, Filmann N, Keuchel M. A Simple Evaluation Tool (ET-CET) Indicates Increase of Diagnostic Skills From Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy Training Courses: A Prospective Observational European Multicenter Study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015; 94:e1941. [PMID: 26512623 PMCID: PMC4985436 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000001941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) has become a first line diagnostic tool. Several training courses with a similar format have been established in Europe; however, data on learning curve and training in SBCE remain sparse.Between 2008 and 2011, different basic SBCE training courses were organized internationally in UK (n = 2), Italy (n = 2), Germany (n = 2), Finland (n = 1), and nationally in Germany (n = 10), applying similar 8-hour curricula with 50% lectures and 50% hands-on training. The Given PillCam System was used in 12 courses, the Olympus EndoCapsule system in 5, respectively. A simple evaluation tool for capsule endoscopy training (ET-CET) was developed using 10 short SBCE videos including relevant lesions and normal or irrelevant findings. For each video, delegates were required to record a diagnosis (achievable total score from 0 to 10) and the clinical relevance (achievable total score 0 to 10). ET-CET was performed at baseline before the course and repeated, with videos in altered order, after the course.Two hundred ninety-four delegates (79.3% physicians, 16.3% nurses, 4.4% others) were included for baseline analysis, 268 completed the final evaluation. Forty percent had no previous experience in SBCE, 33% had performed 10 or less procedures. Median scores for correct diagnosis improved from 4.0 (IQR 3) to 7.0 (IQR 3) during the courses (P < 0.001, Wilcoxon), and for correct classification of relevance of the lesions from 5.0 (IQR 3) to 7.0 (IQR 3) (P < 0.001), respectively. Improvement was not dependent on experience, profession, SBCE system, or course setting. Previous experience in SBCE was associated with higher baseline scores for correct diagnosis (P < 0.001; Kruskal-Wallis). Additionally, independent nonparametric partial correlation with experience in gastroscopy (rho 0.33) and colonoscopy (rho 0.27) was observed (P < 0.001).A simple ET-CET demonstrated significant improvement of diagnostic skills on completion of formal basic SBCE courses with hands-on training, regardless of preexisting experience, profession, and course setting. Baseline scores for correct diagnoses show a plateau after interpretation of 25 SBCE before courses, supporting this number as a compromise for credentialing. Experience in flexible endoscopy may be useful before attending an SBCE course.
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- J G Albert
- From the Department of Internal Medicine I, JW Goethe Universität, Frankfurt, Germany (JGA); Department of Internal Medicine, Bethesda Krankenhaus Bergedorf, Hamburg, Germany (OH, MK); Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom (MEM); Department of Gastroenterology, South Tyneside NHS Trust, South Tyneside, United Kingdom (CD); Department of Gastroenterology, Kreiskrankenhaus Bergstrasse, Heppenheim, Germany (US); Wolfson Unit, St. Marks's Hospital, London, United Kingdom (CF); 1st Medical Department, Asklepios Klinik Altona, Hamburg, Germany (FH, MK); Department of Gastroenterology, Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg, Berlin, Germany (EN); Endoscopy Unit, Università Cattolica, Roma, Italy (CS, MER); Department of Gastroenterology, Klinikum, Augsburg, Germany (JB); Institute of Biostatistics and Mathematical Modeling, JW Goethe Universität, Frankfurt, Germany (NF)
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Calabrese C, Gionchetti P, Calafiore A, Pagano N, Campieri M, Rizzello F. Sporadic small bowel tumors detected by capsule endoscopy in patients with occult gastrointestinal bleeding. Intern Emerg Med 2015; 10:781-5. [PMID: 26350281 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-015-1314-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2015] [Accepted: 08/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Intestinal tumors represent less than 6% of digestive tumors, and, because of the limitations of intestinal investigations, these tumors are difficult to diagnose. In this context, capsule endoscopy has proven effective, especially in patients with obscure digestive bleeding. In a large series of patients undergoing capsule endoscopy, small bowel tumors are found in 2.4-8.9% of cases. The aim of this retrospective, single-center study, based on prospective database, is to evaluate the frequency of small bowel tumors detected by capsule endoscopy in patients with occult gastrointestinal bleeding. During 2004-2014, 849 consecutive patients underwent CE at our Department for occult gastrointestinal bleeding. Following capsule endoscopy, the medical records of the study population were reviewed. Results of double-balloon enteroscopy or surgery performed after capsule endoscopy were retrieved. Capsule endoscopy identified 55 small bowel tumors (6.5%), of which 28 malignancies (51%) and 27 benign neoplasms (49%) underwent surgery or endoscopic treatment. Malignancies included adenocarcinoma (18.7%), gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) (12%) and lymphoma (6.7%). Benign neoplasms included dysplastic adenomatous polyps (36%) and hyperplastic polyps (25.3%). Non-neoplastic masses included one inflammatory polyp. Capsule retention occurred in four patients (5.3%) and the retained capsule was retrieved during surgery. In our experience neoplasms of small bowel are found in 6.5% of patients with occult gastrointestinal bleeding. Of these malignancies, small bowel neoplasms are found in 3.3% of cases. Capsule endoscopy is an effective and sensitive diagnostic tool, and plays an important role in the algorithm for the diagnostic workup of suspected small bowel tumors.
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- Carlo Calabrese
- DIMEC, Azienda Ospedaliero Univeristaria, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Via Massarenti 9, 40138, Bologna, Italy.
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- DIMEC, Azienda Ospedaliero Univeristaria, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Via Massarenti 9, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- DIMEC, Azienda Ospedaliero Univeristaria, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Via Massarenti 9, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- DIMEC, Azienda Ospedaliero Univeristaria, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Via Massarenti 9, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- DIMEC, Azienda Ospedaliero Univeristaria, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Via Massarenti 9, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- DIMEC, Azienda Ospedaliero Univeristaria, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Via Massarenti 9, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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Health Quality Ontario. Colon Capsule Endoscopy for the Detection of Colorectal Polyps: An Evidence-Based Analysis. Ont Health Technol Assess Ser 2015; 15:1-39. [PMID: 26366239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer, a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Ontario, can be prevented through early diagnosis and removal of precancerous polyps. Colon capsule endoscopy is a relatively new, minimally invasive test for detecting colorectal polyps. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this analysis were to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and safety of colon capsule endoscopy for the detection of colorectal polyps among adult patients with signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer or with increased risk of colorectal cancer, and to compare colon capsule endoscopy with alternative procedures. REVIEW METHODS A literature search was performed using Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid MEDLINE In-Process and Other Non-Indexed Citations, Ovid EMBASE, the Wiley Cochrane Library, and the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination database, for studies published between 2006 and 2014. Data on diagnostic accuracy and safety were abstracted from included studies. Quality of evidence was assessed using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE). RESULTS The search yielded 2,189 citations. Five studies, all of which evaluated PillCam COLON 2 (PCC2), met the inclusion criteria. The per-patient sensitivity and specificity for detecting colorectal polyps were meta-analyzed. Colon capsule endoscopy, using PCC2, had a pooled sensitivity and specificity of 87% (95% confidence interval [CI] 77%-93%) and 76% (95% CI 60%-87%), respectively, for the detection of a colorectal polyp at least 6 mm in size (GRADE: very low). PCC2 had a pooled sensitivity and specificity of 89% (95% CI 77%-95%) and 91% (95% CI 86%-95%), respectively, for the detection of a colorectal polyp at least 10 mm in size (GRADE: low). One study directly compared PCC2 with computed tomographic (CT) colonography and found no statistically significant difference in accuracy (GRADE: low). Few adverse events were reported with PCC2; 3.9% of patients (95% CI 2.4%-6.5%) experienced adverse effects related to bowel preparation. Capsule retention was the most serious adverse event and occurred in 0.8% of patients (95% CI 0.2%-2.4%) (GRADE: very low). CONCLUSIONS In adult patients with signs, symptoms, or increased risk of colorectal cancer, there is low-quality evidence that colon capsule endoscopy using the PCC2 device has good sensitivity and specificity for detecting colorectal polyps. Low-quality evidence does not show a difference in accuracy between colon capsule endoscopy and CT colonography. There is very low-quality evidence that PCC2 has a good safety profile with few adverse events; capsule retention is the most serious complication.
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Koulaouzidis A, Rondonotti E, Karargyris A. Small-bowel capsule endoscopy: A ten-point contemporary review. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19:3726-3746. [PMID: 23840112 PMCID: PMC3699039 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i24.3726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2013] [Revised: 05/09/2013] [Accepted: 06/04/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The introduction of capsule endoscopy (CE) in clinical practice increased the interest for the study of the small-bowel. Consequently, in about 10 years, an impressive quantity of literature on indications, diagnostic yield (DY), safety profile and technical evolution of CE has been published as well as several reviews. At present time, there are 5 small-bowel capsule enteroscopy (SBCE) models in the worldwide market. Head-to-head trials have showed in the great majority of studies comparable results in terms of DY, image quality and completion rate. CE meta-analyses formed the basis of national/international guidelines; these guidelines place CE in a prime position for the diagnostic work-up of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, known and/or suspected Crohn’s disease and possible small-bowel neoplasia. A 2-L polyethylene glycol-based purge, administered the day before the procedure, is the most widely practiced preparation regimen. Whether this regimen can be further improved (i.e., by further decreasing its volume, changing the timing of administration, coupling it with prokinetics and/or other factors) or if it can really affect the DY, is still under discussion. Faecal calprotectin has been used in SBCE studies in two settings: in patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, to evaluate the type and extent of mucosal damage and, more importantly from a clinical point of view, in patients with known or suspected Crohn’s disease for assessment of inflammation activity. Although there is still a lot of debate around the exact reasons of SBCE poor performance in various small-bowel segments, it is worth to remember that the capsule progress is non-steerable, hence more rapid in the proximal than in lower segments of the small-bowel. Capsule aspiration, a relatively unexpected complication, has been reported with increasing frequency. This is probably related with the increase in the mean age of patients undergoing CE. CE video review is a time-consuming procedure. Therefore, several attempts have been made to develop technical software features, in order to make CE video analysis easier and shorter (without jeopardizing its accuracy). Suspected Blood Indicator, QuickView and Fujinon Intelligent Chromo Endoscopy are some of the software tools that have been checked in various clinical studies to date.
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Background Bladder cancer is the fourth most common malignancy in men, with a recurrence rate of 33–64%. Tumor documentation during cystoscopy of the bladder is suboptimal and might play a role in these high recurrence rates. Objective In this project, a bladder registration and navigation system was developed to improve bladder tumor documentation and consequently increase reproducibility of the cystoscopy. Materials/Methods The bladder registration and navigation system consists of a stereo-tracker that tracks the location of a newly developed target, which is attached to the endoscope during cystoscopy. With this information the urology registration and navigation software is able to register the 3D position of a lesion of interest. Simultaneously, the endoscopic image is captured in order to combine it with this 3D position. To enable navigation, navigational cues are displayed on the monitor, which subsequently direct the cystoscopist to the previously registered lesion. To test the system, a rigid and a flexible bladder phantom was developed. The system's robustness was tested by measuring the accuracy of registering and navigating the lesions. Different calibration procedures were compared. It was also tested whether system accuracy is limited by using a previously saved calibration, to avoid surgical delay due to calibration. Urological application was tested by comparing a rotational camera (fixed to the rotating endoscope) to a non-rotational camera (dangling by gravity) used in standard urologic practice. Finally, the influence of volume differences on registering and navigating was tested. Results/Conclusion The bladder registration and navigation system has an acceptable accuracy for bladder lesion registration and navigation. Limitations for patient determinants included changes in bladder volume and bladder deformation. In vivo studies are required to measure the effect of these limitations and functionality in urological practice as a tool to increase reproducibility of the cystoscopy.
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- Michelle Agenant
- Department of Urology, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Mussetto A, Triossi O, Gasperoni S, Casetti T. Colon capsule endoscopy may represent an effective tool for colorectal cancer screening: a single-centre series. Dig Liver Dis 2012; 44:357-8. [PMID: 22154949 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2011.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2011] [Revised: 10/20/2011] [Accepted: 11/07/2011] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Kopylov U, Papageorgiou NP, Nadler M, Eliakim R, Ben-Horin S. Head or tail: the orientation of the small bowel capsule endoscope movement in the small bowel. Dig Dis Sci 2012; 57:694-8. [PMID: 21960284 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-011-1913-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2011] [Accepted: 09/02/2011] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The diagnostic accuracy of capsule endoscopy has been suggested to be influenced by the direction of the passage in the intestine. It is currently unknown if a head-first or a tail-first orientation are equally common during the descent through the small bowel. The aim of the study was to identify the orientation of the capsule along the migration through the small bowel. METHODS Thirty capsule endoscopies were reviewed by an experienced observer. The direction of the passage through the pylorus and the ileoceccal valve was recorded for all the examinations. In addition, detailed review of the passage of the capsule in different segments of the small bowel was undertaken for all the capsules. RESULTS The capsule was significantly more likely to pass the pylorus head-first compared to tail-first (25 and 5 out of 30, respectively, OR 5, 95% CI 65-94%, P < 0.001). In 28/30 studies, the capsule exited the ileoceccal valve head-first (OR-14, 95% CI 77-99%, P < 0.001). In an immersion experiment, uneven distribution of weight of the capsule body was demonstrated with the head part (camera tip) being lighter than the tail part. CONCLUSIONS The capsule endoscope usually passes through the pylorus and subsequent segments of the small bowel head-first. This observation suggests that the intestinal peristaltic physiology drives symmetrical bodies with their light part first. The principle of intestinal orientation by weight distribution may bear implications for capsules' design in the future.
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- Uri Kopylov
- Department of Gastroenterology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
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Park SC, Keum B, Seo YS, Kim YS, Jeen YT, Chun HJ, Um SH, Kim CD, Ryu HS. Effect of bowel preparation with polyethylene glycol on quality of capsule endoscopy. Dig Dis Sci 2011; 56:1769-75. [PMID: 21161380 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-010-1500-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2010] [Accepted: 11/15/2010] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Capsule endoscopy (CE) has the problem that lumen visualization is impaired by bubbles, bile, and debris. The benefits of bowel preparation are still controversial and the best method remains to be determined. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the method of bowel preparation on the quality of visualization and on transit time. METHODS The study sample consisted of 68 patients for CE. Patients were randomly allocated to three groups. In group A (n = 23), patients fasted for 12 h before CE. In groups B (n = 20) and C (n = 25), patients received 2 and 4 l of polyethylene glycol (PEG), respectively. Small bowel images were evaluated by use of a cleansing score system. Representative frames were serially selected at 5-min intervals and scored by assessment of two properties (proportion of luminal visibility and extent of obscuration). RESULTS The median scores of image quality in groups A, B, and C were 2.26, 2.43, and 2.55 respectively, (P = 0.034). Cecal completion rates, gastric transit time, and small bowel transit time were no different among the three groups. Detection of lesions in groups A, B, and C was 56.5, 65.0, and 68.0%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Bowel preparation with PEG resulted in better image quality than fasting alone. No significant difference was observed between 2 and 4 l. PEG 2 l rather than 4 l may be a useful method of preparation for CE.
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- Sung Chul Park
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, 126-1, Anam-dong 5-ga, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 136-705, Korea
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Niemenmaa H, Mäkelä T, Jussila A, Krekelä I, Voutilainen M, Björknäs H, Hirvioja A, Kaukinen K, Collin P. The diagnostic value of video capsule endoscopy. Eur J Intern Med 2010; 21:383-5. [PMID: 20816589 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2010.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2010] [Revised: 06/23/2010] [Accepted: 06/23/2010] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) offers the best means of studying small bowel, but is expensive. We investigated how physicians appraise the value of VCE. METHODS A questionnaire was sent to remitting physicians comprising questions on the value of VCE in altogether 189 adults. The follow-up time was at least one year. The patient history was also scrutinized in case records. RESULTS The most common indications for VCE were anaemia (n=100) or gastrointestinal bleeding (n=21) (60%), suspicion of Crohn's disease (21%), abdominal pain (9%) and coeliac disease (6%). The diagnostic value of VCE was rated best in patients suffering from anaemia or bleeding, being decisive or beneficial in 33% (OR 2.3, CI=1.1-4.8 compared to all series) and helpful in exclusion in an additional 36%. In Crohn's disease, VCE was helpful in the exclusion of intestinal lesions in 50% of cases; in coeliac disease the corresponding percentage was 42%. When abdominal pain was the only indication for VCE, the examination was beneficial in one patient only. CONCLUSIONS The diagnostic value of VCE was evident in patients with anaemia or gastrointestinal bleeding. The procedure was deemed to be helpful in exclusion also in Crohn's disease and in coeliac disease. Abdominal pain was a rare indication, and the diagnostic yield limited.
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- Heidi Niemenmaa
- Tampere University Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology and Alimentary Tract Surgery and University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland
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Rokkas T, Papaxoinis K, Triantafyllou K, Ladas SD. A meta-analysis evaluating the accuracy of colon capsule endoscopy in detecting colon polyps. Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 71:792-8. [PMID: 20363421 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2009.10.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2009] [Accepted: 10/22/2009] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) is a new, noninvasive method for examining the entire colon. The reported yield of CCE in detecting colorectal polyps has shown variable results. OBJECTIVE To assess the accuracy of CCE by pooling data of existing trials. DESIGN Meta-analysis. The fixed-effects or random-effects model was used as appropriate, based on whether homogeneity or heterogeneity, respectively, was indicated by the Cochran Q test. SETTING Studies that estimated the accuracy of CCE were identified. Two investigators independently conducted the search and data extraction. PATIENTS A total of 626 individuals were included in this meta-analysis. INTERVENTION Each patient underwent CCE and conventional colonoscopy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Per-patient sensitivity and specificity, with 95% confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS Findings were categorized as "significant polyps," that is, a report of a polyp >6 mm in size or 3 or more polyps of any size, or "any polyp," that is, a report of any polyp found, independent of size. Pooled data on sensitivity and specificity with a 95% CI were estimated. For any polyp found, the pooled data showed per-patient CCE sensitivity of 73% (95% CI, 68%-77%) and specificity of 89% (95% CI, 81%-94%). For significant polyps, the respective values were 69% (95% CI, 62%-75%) and 86% (95% CI, 82%-90%). LIMITATIONS A small number of studies met inclusion criteria. CONCLUSION CCE is a reasonable method for screening asymptomatic individuals for colorectal polyps. It may be particularly useful for patients with "incomplete" colonoscopy, those with contraindications for conventional colonoscopy, and those unwilling to undergo colonoscopy because of its perceived inconvenience and discomfort.
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- Theodore Rokkas
- Gastroenterology Clinic, Henry Dunant Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Gastroenterology. Clin Privil White Pap 2009;:1-20. [PMID: 19830932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Laursen EL, Ersbøll AK, Rasmussen AMO, Christensen EH, Holm J, Hansen MB. [Intra- and interobserver variation in capsule endoscopy reviews]. Ugeskr Laeger 2009; 171:1929-1934. [PMID: 19500517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION It is unclear which professional groups can and should perform reviews of capsule endoscopy (CE) exams of the GI tract. We investigate whether a junior doctor or an endoscopy nurse can review CE films with the same diagnostic results as a specialist. MATERIAL AND METHODS An endoscopy nurse and a junior doctor, both with no CE experience, reviewed 30 CE films twice and noted their findings. A distinction was made between clinically important and non-important findings. An endoscopy specialist and the Given Imaging Review Service reviewed the films once each, and their findings were used as the study's gold standard. Time consumption, intra- and interobserver agreement, sensitivity and specificity were assessed. RESULTS The junior doctor improved in speed from 1st to 2nd review, but the nurse did not. Both performed poorly compared with Given Imaging Review Service regarding diagnostic accuracy. The junior doctor improved in diagnostic accuracy from 1st to 2nd review, while the nurse did not. The nurse showed a decrease in sensitivity from 1st to 2nd review from 89% to 62%, whereas the junior doctor's sensitivity increased from 48% to 62%. Both missed many pathological findings and their results were not reproducible. CONCLUSION The nurse and junior doctor did not obtain the same diagnostic results as the gold standard. The results raise questions of whether nurses or junior doctors should perform capsule endoscopy reviews.
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- Emilie Lund Laursen
- Københavns Universitet, Det Biovidenskabelige Fakultet, Institut for Produktionsdyr og Heste, Gentofte Hospital.
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Ohlsson B, Bengtsson M, Nielsen J, Toth E. A prospective evaluation of the diagnostic value of video capsule endoscopy in patients initially classified as irritable bowel syndrome. Eur J Intern Med 2009; 20:48-52. [PMID: 19237092 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2008.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2007] [Revised: 04/02/2008] [Accepted: 04/27/2008] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by chronic gastrointestinal dysfunction in the absence of detectable organic disease. The recently developed technique, video capsule endoscopy (CE), has been shown to be much more sensitive than traditional enterography in detecting mucosal changes in the small intestine. This study was performed to see if any earlier, not detectable by other standard methods, mucosal changes could be found in the small intestine in patients diagnosed as having IBS. METHODS All consecutive women who, over the past five years, had received a well-founded diagnosis of IBS at the Department of Medicine were identified. Twenty-eight women, mean age 36+/-12 years were willing to participate in the study. They underwent a CE after a pre-test with a dummy capsule. The actual IBS activity was estimated by the validated Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) and Psychological General Well-Being (PGWB) Index questionnaires. RESULTS The duration of the IBS symptoms was a mean of 10 years (range 3-25). Symptoms were present, according to the scores of the GSRS and the PGWB index, at the time the patients underwent the CE. In the majority, 24 of 27 IBS patients examined, no specific small intestinal lesions were seen on CE. In two patients, CE revealed multiple small intestinal lesions such as ulcerations and/or erosions, and in one patient a duodenal ulceration. CONCLUSION In the vast majority of patients who fulfil the symptom criteria of IBS, no pathological mucosal lesions can be found by CE explaining the symptomatology. However, a subgroup of these patients may benefit from investigation by CE to reconsider the diagnosis.
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- Bodil Ohlsson
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Malmö University Hospital, Lund University, Sweden.
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Kalantzis C, Triantafyllou K, Papadopoulos AA, Alexandrakis G, Rokkas T, Kalantzis N, Ladas SD. Effect of three bowel preparations on video-capsule endoscopy gastric and small-bowel transit time and completeness of the examination. Scand J Gastroenterol 2007; 42:1120-6. [PMID: 17710680 DOI: 10.1080/00365520701251601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Video capsule endoscopy fails to visualize the caecum in about 20% of patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different bowel preparations on video capsule endoscopy gastric- (GTT) and small-bowel transit time (SBTT) and the rate of caecal visualization. MATERIAL AND METHODS We retrospectively examined 186 consecutive capsule endoscopy videos undertaken over a 3-year period, excluding cases with diabetes mellitus or gastric surgery (n=28), cases with unknown bowel preparation and those with unreadable data CDs (n=27). Sixty-seven (36%) patients were prepared with a liquid diet (CL), 54 (29%) with sodium phosphate (PS) and 65 (35%) with polyethylene glycol (PEG). Two independent, experienced investigators examined the videos. RESULTS No difference was found in GTT among CL, PS and PEG preparations (25, 6.7-116.2 min, 34.75, 4.1-125 min, 35, 6.1-128.6 min, respectively, p=0.29). The caecum was visualized in 56/67 (83.6%), 44/54 (81.5%) and 53/65 (81.5%) patients who received CL, PS and PEG, respectively (p=0.9). In the cases where capsule endoscopy reached the caecum, no difference was observed in SBTT among patients that received CL, PS and PEG (264.4+/-85.9 min, 296.7+/-79.5 min, 291.3+/-84 min, respectively, p=0.11). CONCLUSIONS Bowel preparations for capsule endoscopy do not have a significant effect on gastric and small-bowel video capsule transit time and the rate of caecum visualization.
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Investigations and technical advances have enhanced our understanding and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The recognition of the prevalence and importance of patients with endoscopy-negative reflux disease as well as those refractory to proton pump inhibitor therapy have led to an increasing need for objective tests of esophageal reflux. Guidelines for esophageal reflux testing are developed under the auspices of the American College of Gastroenterology and its Practice Parameters Committee and approved by the Board of Trustees. Issues regarding the utilization of conventional, catheter-based pH monitoring are discussed. Improvements in the interpretation of esophageal pH recordings through the use of symptom-reflux association analyses as well as limitations gleaned from recent studies are reviewed. The clinical utility of pH recordings in the proximal esophagus and stomach is examined. Newly introduced techniques of duodenogastroesophageal reflux, wireless pH capsule monitoring and esophageal impedance testing are assessed and put into the context of traditional methodology. Finally, recommendations on the clinical applications of esophageal reflux testing are presented.
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- Ikuo Hirano
- Division of Gastroenterology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2951, USA
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Rey JF, Ladas S, Alhassani A, Kuznetsov K. European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE). Video capsule endoscopy: update to guidelines (May 2006). Endoscopy 2006; 38:1047-53. [PMID: 17058174 DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-944874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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