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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 10, 2015; 7(6): 643-651
Published online Jun 10, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i6.643
Role of wireless capsule endoscopy in the follow-up of inflammatory bowel disease
Ioannis V Mitselos, Dimitrios K Christodoulou, Konstantinos H Katsanos, Epameinondas V Tsianos
Ioannis V Mitselos, Dimitrios K Christodoulou, Konstantinos H Katsanos, Epameinondas V Tsianos, Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Ioannina, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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Correspondence to: Dimitrios K Christodoulou, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Ioannina, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, PO Box 1186, 45110 Ioannina, Greece. dchristo@uoi.gr
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Received: October 27, 2014
Peer-review started: October 28, 2014
First decision: November 27, 2014
Revised: January 15, 2015
Accepted: February 9, 2015
Article in press: February 11, 2015
Published online: June 10, 2015
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Core tip: Wireless capsule endoscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool for the evaluation of lesions located on the small intestine and large bowel mucosa since the recent introduction of colon capsule endoscopy. It plays an important role in the early recognition of recurrence on postsurgical Crohn’s disease patients, offers valuable information on the evaluation of intestinal disease, and aids significantly in patient management, treatment tailoring and disease reclassification in patients with a previous diagnosis of ulcerative or indeterminate colitis. Patency capsule maximizes safety and is advocated in suspected small or large bowel stenosis.