Improved Detection of Small-Bowel Lesions with Capsule Endoscopy
Author Information
Author(s): Imagawa Hiroki, Oka Shiro, Tanaka Shinji, Noda Ikue, Higashiyama Makoto, Sanomura Youji, Shishido Takayoshi, Yoshida Shigeto, Chayama Kazuaki
Primary Institution: Hiroshima University
Hypothesis
FICE would augment CE of the small bowel in such a way that would improve both detection and diagnosis of small-bowel lesions.
Conclusion
CE-FICE is superior in lesion detection compared to conventional CE, particularly for angioectasias.
Supporting Evidence
- CE-FICE detected 48 angioectasias at setting 1 compared to 17 by conventional CE.
- Significant differences in angioectasia detection were found at settings 1 and 2.
- Visualization of the entire small bowel was achieved in 74% of cases.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special imaging technique helps doctors find more small problems in the intestines using a tiny camera.
Methodology
A total of 55 patients underwent capsule endoscopy, with 50 included in the analysis comparing conventional CE and CE-FICE.
Limitations
Five patients were excluded due to insufficient evaluation from residues and transit delays.
Participant Demographics
25 men and 25 women, average age 59.6 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.0003, p < 0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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