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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 7, 2010; 16(25): 3183-3186
Published online Jul 7, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i25.3183
Published online Jul 7, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i25.3183
Table 1 Technical failures, removals and feasibility of the Bravo capsule procedure n (%)
| Technical problems | Patients (n = 66) |
| Technical failure | 10 (15.15) |
| Transmission failure | 3 (4.5) |
| Early dislodgement | 3 (4.5) |
| Capsule removal | 4 (6.1) |
| Absolute | |
| Intolerable chest pain | 1 (1.5) |
| Relative | |
| Detachment failure | 1 (1.5) |
| Transmission failure | 1 (1.5) |
| Error in placement | 1 (1.5) |
| Capsule replacements | 2 (3.0) |
| Feasibility | |
| Fully finished tests (48 h) | 59 (89.39) |
| Half-finished tests (24 h) | 4 (6.0) |
| Tests without record (0 h) | 3 (4.5) |
- Citation: Hoyos A, Esparza EA. Technical problems produced by the Bravo pH test in nonerosive reflux disease patients. World J Gastroenterol 2010; 16(25): 3183-3186
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v16/i25/3183.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v16.i25.3183