Can we predict an incomplete capsule endoscopy? Results of a multivariate analysis using a logistic regression model.

Background And Aims: small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) does not reach the cecum within the battery lifetime in approximately 15-35 % of patients. Incomplete examinations result in diagnostic delays and increase the economic burden. To date, risk factors for incomplete examinations have been described with contradictory results.

Safety of oral direct acting antiviral regimens for chronic hepatitis C in real life conditions.

Objectives: Direct acting antivirals (DAA) are extremely effective to treat chronic hepatitis C. The aim of this study was to evaluate, by using objective variables, the safety of DAA combinations under clinical practice conditions.

Methods: A retrospective study was carried out in mono-infected patients with chronic hepatitis C treated with DAA between January and December 2015 in our centre.

Z-line examination by the PillCam SB: prospective comparison of three ingestion protocols.

Aim: To evaluate the Z-line visualization by the PillCam SB2 using three different ingestion protocols.

Methods: Ninety consecutive patients undergoing small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) between January and May 2008 were included in the study. They swallowed the capsule in the standing (Group A = 30), supine (Group B = 30) and right supine positions (Group C = 30).