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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2007; 13(34): 4551-4553
Published online Sep 14, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i34.4551
Published online Sep 14, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i34.4551
Capsule endoscopy: Current status in obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
R Gupta, Nageshwar Duvvuru Reddy, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, 6-3-652, Somajiguda, Hyderabad 500082, India
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Nageshwar Duvvuru Reddy, Professor, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, 6-3-652, Somajiguda, Hyderabad 500082, India. aigindia@yahoo.co.in
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Received: May 12, 2007
Revised: May 23, 2007
Accepted: May 28, 2007
Published online: September 14, 2007
Revised: May 23, 2007
Accepted: May 28, 2007
Published online: September 14, 2007
Abstract
Capsule endoscopy (CE) is a safe, non invasive diagnostic modality for the evaluation of small bowel lesions. Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) is one of the most important indications of capsule endoscopy. Capsule endoscopy has a very high diagnostic yield especially if the bleeding is ongoing. This technique appears to be superior to other techniques for the detection of suspected lesions and the source of bleeding. Capsule endoscopy has been shown to change the outcome in patients with obscure gastrointestinal (GI) bleed.
Keywords: Capsule endoscopy; Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding; Luminal endoscopy; Diagnostic yield; Small bowel study