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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2008; 14(26): 4146-4151
Published online Jul 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.4146
Published online Jul 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.4146
Capsule endoscopy in celiac disease
Cristiano Spada, Maria Elena Riccioni, Riccardo Urgesi, Guido Costamagna, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Catholic University, Rome 00168, Italy
Author contributions: Spada C wrote the paper and made the analysis of literature, Riccioni ME and Urgesi R made the analysis of literature, Costamagna G revised the paper.
Correspondence to: Guido Costamagna, MD, FACG, Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Catholic University, Largo A. Gemelli 8, Rome 00168, Italy. gcostamagna@rm.unicatt.it
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Received: February 15, 2008
Revised: April 25, 2008
Accepted: May 2, 2008
Published online: July 14, 2008
Revised: April 25, 2008
Accepted: May 2, 2008
Published online: July 14, 2008
Abstract
Video capsule endoscopy is an attractive and patient-friendly tool that provides high quality images of the small bowel. Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding is the primary and most evaluated indication to capsule endoscopy; however, indications are expanding and a small number of preliminary reports have been presented concerning the role of video capsule endoscopy in the diagnosis of celiac disease. The purpose of this review is to update the current knowledge and to hypothesize on future perspectives of the use of video capsule endoscopy in patients with celiac disease.
Keywords: Capsule endoscopy; Celiac disease; Diagnosis of celiac disease; Celiac disease complications