The role of capsule endoscopy in etiological diagnosis and management of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
| Autor: | Vikas Pandey, Meghraj Ingle, Nilesh Pandav, Pathik Parikh, Jignesh Patel, Aniruddha Phadke, Prabha Sawant |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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| Zdroj: | Intestinal Research, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 69-74 (2016) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1598-9100 2288-1956 32840144 |
| DOI: | 10.5217/ir.2016.14.1.69 |
| Popis: | Background/AimsTo investigate the various etiologies, yields, and effects of capsule endoscopy (CE) on management and complications, along with follow up of patients with obscure gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding.MethodsThe study group of patients included those having obscure, overt, or occult GI bleeding. The findings were categorized as (A) obvious/definitive, (B) equivocal, or (C) negative. Any significant alteration in patient management post CE in the form of drug or surgical intervention was noted.ResultsTotal patients included in the study were 68 (48 males and 20 females). The ratio of male:female was 2.4:1. The age ranged between 16 years to 77 years. Mean age for males was 62±14 years, for females 58±16 years. The total yield of CE with definitive lesions was in 44/68 (65.0%) of patients. In descending order (A) angiodysplasia 16/68 (23.53%), (B) Crohn's disease 10/68 (14.70%), (C) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug enteropathy 8/68 (11.76%), (D) small bowel ulcers 4/68 (5.88%), (E) jejunal and ileal polyps 2/68 (2.94%), (F) intestinal lymphangiectasis 2/68 (2.94%), and (G) ileal hemangiomas 2/68 (2.94%) were followed. Equivocal findings 12/68 (17.65%) and negative study 12/68 (17.65%) was found. Complications in the form of capsule retention in the distal ileum were noted in 2/68 (2.94%) subjects. Statistically, there was a higher probability of finding the etiology if the CE was done during an episode of bleeding.ConclusionsCE plays an important role in diagnosing etiologies of obscure GI bleeding. Its role in influencing the management outcome is vital. |
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