Evaluation of gastric and small bowel transit times in coeliac disease with the small bowel PillCam®: a single centre study in a non gluten-free diet adult Italian population with coeliac disease

Riccardo Urgesi, Rossella Cianci, Alessandra Bizzotto, Guido Costamagna, Maria Elena Riccioni

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Abstract

The mechanisms underlying bowel disturbances in coeliac disease are still relatively unclear. Past reports suggested that small bowel motor abnormalities may be involved in this pathological condition; there are no studies addressing small bowel transit in coeliac disease before and after a gluten-free diet.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1167-1173
Number of pages7
JournalEuropean Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
Volume17
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Body Mass Index
  • Capsule Endoscopes
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Celiac Disease
  • Female
  • Gastric Emptying
  • Gastrointestinal Transit
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Young Adult

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