Video capsule endoscopy in patients with iron deficiency anaemia: experience at a regional Australian service.

Objective: The objective of this study was to identify the diagnostic performance of video capsule endoscopy (VCE) among patients presenting with iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) and negative bidirectional endoscopy to a gasteroendoscopy practice in regional Australia. The secondary objectives were to identify the distribution of findings and factors predictive of positive findings in a regional setting.

Results: In total 123 procedures were included in the study.