Open AccessColon capsule endoscopy
Author(s) -
Ignacio Fernández-Urién,
Cristina Carretero,
Ana Borda,
Miguel Muñoz-Navas
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.14.5265
Subject(s) - capsule endoscopy , medicine , colonoscopy , endoscopy , colorectal cancer , capsule , gastroenterology , ulcerative colitis , radiology , cancer , disease , biology , botany
Wireless capsule endoscopy has become the first imaging tool for small bowel examination. Recently, new capsule endoscopy applications have been developed, such as esophageal capsule endoscopy and colon capsule endoscopy. Clinical trials results have shown that colon capsule endoscopy is feasible, accurate and safe in patients suffering from colonic diseases. It could be a good alternative in patients refusing conventional colonoscopy or when it is contraindicated. Upcoming studies are needed to demonstrate its utility for colon cancer screening and other indications such us ulcerative colitis. Comparative studies including both conventional and virtual colonoscopy are also required.