Diagnostic yield of Capsule Endoscopy in the Setting of Iron Deficiency Anemia without Evidence of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The diagnostic yield of capsule endoscopy (CE) in the setting of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) without evidence of occult/overt bleeding has been questioned. Often, these patients have nongastrointestinal causes of iron deficiency but undergo CE to exclude a potential small bowel source.