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Colon capsule endoscopy

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Abstract

Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) is a minimally invasive technique specifically designed to explore the colon without sedation and air insufflation. CCE may overcome some of the limitations of colonoscopy. Second-generation CCE (CCE-2) was proved accurate in detecting colonic neoplastic lesions when used in average-risk individuals. The evidence to date supports the use of CCE-2 in cases of colonoscopy failure, in patients unwilling to undergo colonoscopy, and when colonoscopy is contraindicated. Other potential applications, such as colorectal cancer screening or diagnostic surveillance of inflammatory bowel disease, require clarification.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)387-401
Number of pages15
JournalGastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
Volume25
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Accuracy
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Colon
  • Colon capsule endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Neoplasms
  • Early Detection of Cancer
  • Fields of application
  • Humans
  • Incomplete colonoscopy
  • Regimen of preparation

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