Capsule Endoscopy and Small Bowel Enteroscopy

Capsule endoscopy (CE) provides visualization of small bowel mucosa for evidence of inflammation. Given its ability to detect subtle mucosal changes, CE is recommended in the diagnostic work-up of small bowel Crohn disease (CD) and also in monitoring mucosal response to therapy in nonstricturing CD. Patency capsule and cross-sectional imaging can reduce risk of capsule retention in patients with suspected stenotic disease. CE is complementary to magnetic resonance enterography, which can provide extraintestinal information. Device-assisted enteroscopy has limited role in CD.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research