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Capsule endoscopy: practical applications.

Gil Y Melmed·Simon K Lo
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Few advances in the history of gastroenterology have made as dramatic an impact on the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disease as the development and rapid clinical implementation of wireless capsule endoscopy. Less than 4 years after the landmark publication, capsule endoscopy is widely considered an essential component of the diagnostic workup of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, and its role is expanding in the diagnosis of small bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease. This review appraises the available literature and highlights practical aspects of capsule endoscopy of interest to the clinician. We discuss safety concerns, optimal preparation for the procedure, diagnostic utility as compared to conventional methods, indications for capsule endoscopy, and outcomes.

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Gil Y Melmed, Simon K Lo. 2005. Capsule endoscopy: practical applications.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1542-3565(05)00019-4

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