Colon Capsule Endoscopy: Detection of Colonic Polyps Compared with Conventional Colonoscopy and Visualization of Extracolonic Pathologies

oleh: Alexander F Hagel, Erwin Gäbele, Martin Raithel, Wolfgang H Hagel, Heinz Albrecht, Thomas M de Rossi, Christine Singer, Thomas Schneider, Markus F Neurath, Michael J Farnbacher

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wiley 2014-01-01

Deskripsi

BACKGROUND: Conventional colonoscopy (CC) is the gold standard for diagnostic examination of the colon. However, the overall acceptance of this procedure is low due to patient fears of complications or embarrassment. Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) represents a minimally invasive, patient-friendly procedure that offers complete visualization of the entire intestine.