Comparison in the diagnostic yield between “Pillcam SB3” capsule endoscopy and “OMOM Smart Capsule 2” in small bowel bleeding. A randomized head-to-head study
The objective of this study was to compare the diagnostic yield of the Pillcam SB3 and OMOM capsule endoscopy in small bowel bleeding.
Material and methods
This is a prospective, comparative, randomized and blinded study. Patients with suspected small bowel bleeding were included. All the patients were given both types of capsules endoscopy in random order. Diagnostic yield and functionality between the two types of capsule endos copy were analyzed.
Results
We included 44 patients, 54.5% female with a median of 63.5 years old. Battery time was significantly longer with SB3 (816.5 vs. 700.5 minutes, p
Source: Digestive Diseases - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research