Colon Capsule Endoscopy: Detection of Colonic Polyps Compared with Conventional Colonoscopy and Visualization of Extracolonic Pathologies

Alexander F Hagel; Erwin Gäbele; Martin Raithel; Wolfgang H Hagel; Heinz Albrecht; Thomas M de Rossi; Christine Singer; Thomas Schneider; Markus F Neurath; Michael J Farnbacher

doi:10.1155/2014/691785

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Jan 2014)

Colon Capsule Endoscopy: Detection of Colonic Polyps Compared with Conventional Colonoscopy and Visualization of Extracolonic Pathologies

Alexander F Hagel,
Erwin Gäbele,
Martin Raithel,
Wolfgang H Hagel,
Heinz Albrecht,
Thomas M de Rossi,
Christine Singer,
Thomas Schneider,
Markus F Neurath,
Michael J Farnbacher

Affiliations

Alexander F Hagel: Department of Gastroenterology, University of Erlangen, Germany
Erwin Gäbele: Department of Gastroenterology, Asklepios Clinic Burglengenfeld, Burglengenfeld, Germany
Martin Raithel: Department of Gastroenterology, University of Erlangen, Germany
Wolfgang H Hagel: Department of Gastroenterology, University of Erlangen, Germany
Heinz Albrecht: Department of Gastroenterology, University of Erlangen, Germany
Thomas M de Rossi: Department of Gastroenterology, University of Erlangen, Germany
Christine Singer: Institute of Employment Research, Nuremberg, Germany
Thomas Schneider: Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Centre Fuerth, Teaching Hospital of the University of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
Markus F Neurath: Department of Gastroenterology, University of Erlangen, Germany
Michael J Farnbacher: Department of Gastroenterology, Clinical Centre Fuerth, Teaching Hospital of the University of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/691785
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 28, no. 2
pp. 77 – 82

Abstract

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BACKGROUND: Conventional colonoscopy (CC) is the gold standard for diagnostic examination of the colon. However, the overall acceptance of this procedure is low due to patient fears of complications or embarrassment. Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) represents a minimally invasive, patient-friendly procedure that offers complete visualization of the entire intestine.

Published in Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

ISSN: 2291-2789 (Print); 2291-2797 (Online)
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Internal medicine: Specialties of internal medicine: Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology
Website: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/cjgh/

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