Pan-intestinal capsule endoscopy as first-line procedure in patients with suspected mid or lower gastrointestinal bleeding

Conclusions In patients with MLGIB, PCE avoided further invasive procedures in >50% of patients. PCE was safe and more effective than colonoscopy in identifying PHL both in the small bowel and colon. These results support the potential use of PCE as first-line examination in patients with suspected MLGIB. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Endoscopy - March 14, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Rosa, Bruno C úrdia Gonçalves, Tiago Moreira, Maria J. Dias de Castro, Francisca Sousa-Pinto, Bernardo Dinis-Ribeiro, M ário Cotter, Jos é Tags: Original article Source Type: research