Endoskopie, 2010; 19(3-4): 117-120
The best indication for performing wireless capsule endoscopy in patient with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases is suspected Crohn´s disease.
Capsule can detect early small bowel involvement missed by other imaging techniques. Sensitivity capsule endoscopy is higher than
for push-enteroscopy, CT/MR enteroclysis. Capsule endoscopy is useful in distinguishing between ulcerative and Crohn’s colitis and can
better detect extent of disease. Capsule retention can occur. Stenosis is contraindication for capsule endoscopy. Scores for assessing the
activity or severity of Crohn’s disease by capsule endoscopy is not widely accepted and validated prospectively. Further research is
needed in the evaluation of diagnostic yield of capsule endoscopy in IBD patient.
Published: November 24, 2010 Show citation