Which model of small bowel capsule endoscopy has a better diagnostic yield? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background And Study Aims: Small-bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) is a safe and efficient method for diagnosis of small-bowel diseases. Since its development, different models have appeared. The aim of this study was to analyze which of the different models of SBCE has the best diagnostic yield.

Predictive value of patency capsule and magnetic resonance enterography for capsule endoscopy retention in patients with established Crohn's disease.

Introduction: retention is the most common adverse event of the small bowel capsule endoscopy procedure. Patency capsule (Medtronic, Dublin, Ireland) and magnetic resonance enterography are two diagnostic methods that can prevent small bowel capsule endoscopy retention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictive value of these two diagnostic methods.

Assessment of the Role of a Second Evaluation of Capsule Endoscopy Recordings to Improve Diagnostic Yield and Patient Management.

Introduction: The diagnostic yield (DY) of small-bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) varies considerably according to its indication. Some strategies have been used to increase DY with varying results. The intention of this study was to identify whether evaluation of the SBCE recordings by a second reviewer can increase DY and change patient management.

Accidentally Swallowing a Toothbrush in a Patient during a Vomiting Attempt: Literature Review and Case Report.

Swallowing a whole toothbrush is a rare event. As of today, no case described has documented that the foreign body has passed through the entire gastrointestinal tract and has been spontaneously eliminated. Places where it is most frequently retained have been described.

Safety and efficacy of the patency capsule.

Introduction And Aims: The patency capsule is an effective diagnostic method for preventing video capsule retention in the small bowel during capsule endoscopy. The most frequently associated complication when using the patency capsule is symptomatic retention. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of patency capsules administered to patients at a tertiary care hospital center.

Utility of capsule endoscopy in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease.

Introduction And Aim: Graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) is a complication of hematopoietic cell transplantation, and the small bowel is one of the main targets in the gastrointestinal tract. Capsule endoscopy is a safe procedure and can be useful in the diagnosis of GvHD. The aim of the present study was to compare the diagnostic yield of capsule endoscopy with the histopathologic findings in GvHD.

Perforation of the small bowel secondary to capsule endoscopy retention.

A 71-year-old female with liver cirrhosis underwent a capsule endoscopy (CE) due to middle gastrointestinal bleeding. A neoplastic stenotic lesion showing stigmata of a recent hemorrhage was observed in jejunum and the capsule was retained.

[p53 expression in the gastric mucosa of patients infected with Helicobacter pylori].

Background: Helicobacter pylori (Hp) is recognized as a type 1 carcinogen for gastric cancer associated with pre-neoplastic lesions (atrophy and intestinal metaplasia [IM]). Its relation with p53, which intervenes in the cell cycle, has had contradictory results.

Aims: To analyze p53 expression in gastric mucosa and its relation with Hp infection.