Publications by authors named "Francisco J Pellicer-Bautista"
Article Synopsis
- Capsule endoscopy is a non-invasive method now preferred for diagnosing small bowel issues, and new models (PillCam ESO and PillCam Colon) have been developed for examining the esophagus and colon.
- This technique offers a more comfortable alternative to traditional endoscopy, which can be painful, requires sedation, and poses risks like bleeding or perforation.
- PillCam Colon is particularly significant for detecting colonic polyps and serves as a useful option for patients who are hesitant to undergo standard colorectal cancer screenings due to the discomfort associated with conventional colonoscopy.
Background: Bleeding from gastric varices can be challenging because of its high mortality and recurrent bleeding rates. Endoscopic therapy with tissue adhesives can control acute hemorrhage, but recurrent bleeding could appear if obliteration is not achieved, and endoscopic vision could be troublesome in the case of massive hemorrhage. The glue injected could be responsible for embolic phenomena and local complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: Esophageal capsule endoscopy is a well tolerated procedure that does not require sedation and has proved its value for the study of the esophagus. The aim of our study was to assess the feasibility, accuracy, safety and acceptability of esophageal capsule endoscopy for the study of gastroesophageal reflux disease and esophageal varices in patients who refused conventional upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Patients And Methods: Thirty consecutive examinations performed in 28 patients (15 men/13 women; mean age: 58.