Publications by authors named "P Baltes"
Background: Capsule endoscopy reading is time consuming, and readers are required to maintain attention so as not to miss significant findings. Deep convolutional neural networks can recognise relevant findings, possibly exceeding human performances and reducing the reading time of capsule endoscopy. Our primary aim was to assess the non-inferiority of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted reading versus standard reading for potentially small bowel bleeding lesions (high P2, moderate P1; Saurin classification) at per-patient analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: Small-bowel (SB) capsule endoscopy (CE) is a first-line procedure for exploring the SB. Endoscopic GI PlacemenT (EGIPT) of SB CE is sometimes necessary. Although experience with EGIPT is considerable in pediatric populations, we aimed to describe the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of EGIPT of SB CE in adult patients.
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- The study investigates the use of small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) for diagnosing small bowel intussusception, addressing a lack of standard protocols.
- A retrospective analysis of 95 patients revealed that many suspects of intussusception had abnormal findings on prior radiological tests, with a significant number showing normal results during SBCE.
- The findings suggest that SBCE can effectively complement radiological methods, offering a safe non-invasive option that can help reduce unnecessary surgeries in patients with intussusception.
Background And Aims: Meckel's diverticulum (MD) may remain silent or be associated with adverse events such as GI bleeding. The main aim of this study was to evaluate indicative small-bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) findings, and the secondary aim was to describe clinical presentation in patients with MD.
Methods: This retrospective European multicenter study included patients with MD undergoing SBCE from 2001 until July 2021.
Aims: The primary aim of this study was to assess the reliability, intra- and inter-observer variation of the SPICE, Mucosal protrusion angle (MPA) and SHYUNG scores in differentiating a subepithelial mass (SEM) from a bulge.
Methods: This retrospective multicentre study analysed the 3 scores, radiological studies, enteroscopy and/or surgical findings.
Results: 100 patients with a potential SEM (mean age 57.