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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Oct 16, 2021; 13(10): 502-509
Published online Oct 16, 2021. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v13.i10.502
Published online Oct 16, 2021. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v13.i10.502
Table 1 Characteristics of patients with negative colon capsule endoscopy results, n (%)
| Total number of patients | n = 31 | |
| Gender (n) | ||
| Female | 17 | |
| Male | 14 | |
| Age (yr, range) | 60.4 ± 15.6 (28 - 84) | |
| Reasons (n) | ||
| Screening | 12 | |
| Fecal immunochemical test positive (n) | 6 | |
| Lower abdominal pain (n) | 9 | |
| Diarrhea (n) | 2 | |
| Anemia (n) | 2 | |
| Indication (n) | ||
| Incomplete colonoscopy (n) | 0 | |
| Anticipated difficulty of total colonoscopy (n) | 31 | |
| CCE completion | 28 (90) | |
| Cleanliness (n) | Excellent, good, fair, poor | 15, 16, 0, 0 |
| Total water content | 3460 ± 602 mL (2250-4800 mL) | |
| Adverse events (n) | 0 | |
Table 2 Characteristics of polyp lesions identified via colonoscopy during the follow-up period from colon capsule endoscopy negative results
| Number | Size (mm) | Shape | Histology | Intervals (years) | |
| Cecum | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Ascending colon | 3 | 4, 4, 2 | Semipedunculated type | Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia | 5, 5, 1.8 |
| Transverse colon | 1 | 8 | Semipedunculated type | Tubular adenoma with low grade dysplasia | 2.4 |
| Descending colon | 1 | 3 | Semipedunculated type | Hyperplastic polyp | 1.8 |
| Sigmoid colon | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Rectum | 0 | - | - | - | - |
- Citation: Nakaji K, Kumamoto M, Yodozawa M, Okahara K, Suzumura S, Nakae Y. Follow-up outcomes in patients with negative initial colon capsule endoscopy findings . World J Gastrointest Endosc 2021; 13(10): 502-509
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v13/i10/502.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v13.i10.502