目的通过胶囊内镜所获取的图像在无创、生理条件下记录胃肠转运时间,并对其影响因素进行全面分析。方法对178例连续入选的患者行胶囊内镜检查,分析年龄、性别、体质量指数等各项临床参数对消化道转运时间的影响,同时分析胶囊未完成全小...目的通过胶囊内镜所获取的图像在无创、生理条件下记录胃肠转运时间,并对其影响因素进行全面分析。方法对178例连续入选的患者行胶囊内镜检查,分析年龄、性别、体质量指数等各项临床参数对消化道转运时间的影响,同时分析胶囊未完成全小肠检查的原因。结果124例患者完成全小肠检查,胶囊内镜检查中胃平均排空时间为44.5 m in,小肠平均通过时间为286 m in;年龄对小肠通过时间有影响(P<0.05),性别、体质量指数对消化道转运时间无影响(P>0.05)。年龄、小肠克罗恩病、小肠新生物为影响胶囊内镜未完成全小肠检查的因素。结论对年龄>60岁、有肠道克罗恩病史或疑诊肠道克罗恩病、怀疑小肠存在新生物的患者,行胶囊内镜检查前,应口服促肠道动力药以提高胶囊内镜检查效率。展开更多
AIM:To identify optimum timing to maximize diagnostic yield by capsule endoscopy (CE) in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB).METHODS:We identified patients who underwent CE at our institution from A...AIM:To identify optimum timing to maximize diagnostic yield by capsule endoscopy (CE) in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB).METHODS:We identified patients who underwent CE at our institution from August 2003 to December 2009.Patient medical records were reviewed to determine type of OGIB (occult,overt),CE results and complications,and timing of CE with respect to onset of bleeding.RESULTS:Out of 385 patients investigated for OGIB,284 (74%) had some lesion detected by CE.In 222 patients (58%),definite lesions were detected that could unequivocally explain OGIB.Small bowel ulcer/erosions secondary to Crohn's disease,tuberculosis or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent use were the commonest lesions detected.Patients with overt GI bleeding for < 48 h before CE had the highest diagnostic yield (87%).This was significantly greater (P < 0.05) compared to that in patients with overt bleeding prior to 48 h (68%),as well as those with occult OGIB (59%).CONCLUSION:We established the importance of early CE in management of OGIB.CE within 48 h of overt bleeding has the greatest potential for lesion detection.展开更多
Capsule endoscopy (CE) is a safe, non invasive diagnostic modality for the evaluation of small bowel lesions. Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) is one of the most important indications of capsule endoscopy. Cap...Capsule endoscopy (CE) is a safe, non invasive diagnostic modality for the evaluation of small bowel lesions. Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) is one of the most important indications of capsule endoscopy. Capsule endoscopy has a very high diagnostic yield especially if the bleeding is ongoing. This technique appears to be superior to other techniques for the detection of suspected lesions and the source of bleeding. Capsule endoscopy has been shown to change the outcome in patients with obscure gastrointestinal (GI) bleed.展开更多
Capsule endoscopy has revoluzionized the study of the small bowel by providing a reliable method to evaluate, endoscopically, the entire small bowel. In the last six years several papers have been published exploring ...Capsule endoscopy has revoluzionized the study of the small bowel by providing a reliable method to evaluate, endoscopically, the entire small bowel. In the last six years several papers have been published exploring the possible role of this examination in different clinical conditions. At the present time capsule endoscopy is generally recommended as a third examination, after negative bidirectional endoscopy, in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. A growing body of evidence suggests also an important role for this examination in other clinical conditions such as Crohn＇s disease, celiac disease, small bowel polyposis syndromes or small bowel tumors. The main complication of this examination is the retention of the device at the site of a previously unknown small bowel stricture. However there are also some other open issues mainly due to technical limitations of this tool （which is not driven from remote control, is unable to take biopsies, to insufflate air, to suck fluids or debris and sometimes to correctly size and locate lesions）.The recently developed double balloon enteroscope, owing to its capability to explore a large part of the small bowel and to take targeted biopsies, although being invasive and time consuming, can overcome some limitations of capsule endoscopy. At the present time, in the majority of clinical conditions （i.e. obscure GI bleeding）, the winning strategy seems to be to couple these two techniques to explore the small bowel in a painless, safe and complete way （with capsule endoscopy） and to define and treat the lesions identified （with double balloon enteroscopy）.展开更多
Endoscopy plays a fundamental role in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of inflammatory bowel dis-ease(IBD). Colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy have long been used in the care o...Endoscopy plays a fundamental role in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of inflammatory bowel dis-ease(IBD). Colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy have long been used in the care of patients with IBD. As endoscopic technologies have progressed, tools such as endoscopic ultrasound, capsule endoscopy, and balloon-assisted enteroscopy have expanded the role of endoscopy in IBD. Furthermore, chromoendoscopy has enhanced our ability to detect dys-plasia in IBD. In this review article, we will focus on the roles, indications, and limitations of these tools in IBD. We will also discuss the most commonly used endoscopic scoring systems, as well as special considerations in post-surgical patients. Lastly, we will discuss the role of endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of fistulae and strictures.展开更多
This review is part one of three, which will present an update on diagnostic procedures for gastrointestinal (GI) submucosal tumors (SMTs). Part two identifies the classification and part three the therapeutic methods...This review is part one of three, which will present an update on diagnostic procedures for gastrointestinal (GI) submucosal tumors (SMTs). Part two identifies the classification and part three the therapeutic methods regarding GI SMTs. Submucosal tumors are typically asymptomatic and therefore encountered incidentally. Advances in diagnostic tools for gastrointestinal submucosal tumors have emerged over the past decade. The aim of this paper is to provide the readers with guidelines for the use of diagnostic procedures, when a submucosal tumor is suspected. Literature searches were performed to find information on diagnostics for gastrointestinal submucosal tumors. Based on the searches, the optimal diagnostic procedures and specific features of the submucosal tumors could be outlined. Standard endoscppy, capsule endoscopy and push-and-pull enteroscopy (PPE) together with barium contrast X-ray do not alone provide sufficient information, when examining submucosal tumors. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and fluorodeoxyglucose-labeled positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) are recommended as supplementary tools.展开更多
AIM:To compare the diagnostic yield of capsule endoscopy (CE) with that of double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE). METHODS:Pubmed,Embase,Elsevier ScienceDirect,the China Academic Journals Full-text Database,and Cochrane Con...AIM:To compare the diagnostic yield of capsule endoscopy (CE) with that of double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE). METHODS:Pubmed,Embase,Elsevier ScienceDirect,the China Academic Journals Full-text Database,and Cochrane Controlled Trials Register were searched for the trials comparing the yield of CE with that of DBE. Outcome measure was odds ratio (OR) of the yield. Fixed or random model method was used for data analysis. RESULTS:Eight studies (n = 277) which prospectively compared the yield of CE and DBE were collected. The results of meta-analysis indicated that there was no difference between the yield of CE and DBE 170/277 vs 156/277,OR 1.21 (95% CI:0.64-2.29). Based on sub analysis,the yield of CE was significantly higher than that of double-balloon enteroscopy without combination of oral and anal insertion approaches 137/219 vs 110/219,OR 1.67 (95% CI:1.14-2.44),P < 0.01),but not superior to the yield of DBE with combination of the two insertion approaches 26/48 vs 37/48,OR 0.33 (95% CI:0.05-2.21),P > 0.05). A focused meta-analysis of the fully published articles concerning obscure GI bleeding was also performed and showed similar results wherein the yield of CE was significantly higher than that of DBE without combination of oral and anal insertion approaches 118/191 vs 96/191,fixed model:OR 1.61 (95% CI:1.07-2.43),P < 0.05) and the yield of CE was significantly lower than that of DBE by oral and anal combinatory approaches 11/24 vs 21/24,fixed model:OR 0.12 (95% CI:0.03-0.52),P < 0.01). CONCLUSION:With combination of oral and anal approaches,the yield of DBE might be at least as high asthat of CE. Decisions made regarding the initial approach should depend on patient's physical status,technology availability,patient's preferences,and potential for therapeutic endoscopy.展开更多
AIM： To evaluate the effect of various methods of small bowel preparation on the transit time and the quality of visualization of the entire small bowel mucosa. METHODS： Ninety-five patients underwent capsule endosc...AIM： To evaluate the effect of various methods of small bowel preparation on the transit time and the quality of visualization of the entire small bowel mucosa. METHODS： Ninety-five patients underwent capsule endoscopy （CE） by easily swallowing the capsule. They were divided into three study groups according to the preparation used： group A （n = 26） by polyethylene glycol （PEG） liter or with sodium phosphate （SP） 12 h prior to the CE study; group B （n = 29） by erythromycin 1 h prior to the CE study; and group C （n = 40） without any preparation. Visualization ranged from good to satisfactory to poor. RESULTS： The gastric emptying time in the group prepared with erythromycin was shorter but without statistical significance and the small bowel transit time was unaffected. In elderly subjects prepared by PEG or SP, the gastric emptying time was significantly longer （163.7 rain, P = 0.05）. The transit times of the three sub-groups were not affected by gender or pathology. The grade of cleaning of the entire study group was 3.27±1.1. The erythromycin group presented significantly the worst quality of images （P = 0.05） compared to the other sub-groups. Age, gender, and pathology had no effect on the quality of the cleaning of the small bowel in the sub-groups. One （1.05%） case had no natural excretion. CONCLUSION： Erythromycin markedly reduces gastric emptying time, but has a negative effect on the quality of the image in the small bowel. The preparation of elderly subjects with PEG or SP has a negative effect on the small bowel transit time.展开更多
Intestinal lymphangiectasia （IL） is a rare disease characterized by dilated lymphatic vessles in the intestinal wall and small bowel mesentery which induce loss of protein and lymphocytes into bowel lumen. Because i...Intestinal lymphangiectasia （IL） is a rare disease characterized by dilated lymphatic vessles in the intestinal wall and small bowel mesentery which induce loss of protein and lymphocytes into bowel lumen. Because it most often occurs in the intestine and cannot be detected by upper gastroendoscopy or colonoscopy, and the value of common image examinations such as X-ray and computerized tomography （CT） are limited, the diagnosis of IL is difficult, usually needing the help of surgery. Capsule endoscopy is useful in diagnosing intestinal diseases, such as IL. We here report a case of IL in a female patient who was admitted for the complaint of recurrent edema accompanied with diarrhea and abdominal pain over the last twenty years, and aggravated ten days ago. She was diagnosed by M2A capsule endoscopy as a primary IL and confirmed by surgical and pathological examination.展开更多
文摘目的通过胶囊内镜所获取的图像在无创、生理条件下记录胃肠转运时间,并对其影响因素进行全面分析。方法对178例连续入选的患者行胶囊内镜检查,分析年龄、性别、体质量指数等各项临床参数对消化道转运时间的影响,同时分析胶囊未完成全小肠检查的原因。结果124例患者完成全小肠检查,胶囊内镜检查中胃平均排空时间为44.5 m in,小肠平均通过时间为286 m in;年龄对小肠通过时间有影响(P<0.05),性别、体质量指数对消化道转运时间无影响(P>0.05)。年龄、小肠克罗恩病、小肠新生物为影响胶囊内镜未完成全小肠检查的因素。结论对年龄>60岁、有肠道克罗恩病史或疑诊肠道克罗恩病、怀疑小肠存在新生物的患者,行胶囊内镜检查前,应口服促肠道动力药以提高胶囊内镜检查效率。
文摘AIM:To identify optimum timing to maximize diagnostic yield by capsule endoscopy (CE) in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB).METHODS:We identified patients who underwent CE at our institution from August 2003 to December 2009.Patient medical records were reviewed to determine type of OGIB (occult,overt),CE results and complications,and timing of CE with respect to onset of bleeding.RESULTS:Out of 385 patients investigated for OGIB,284 (74%) had some lesion detected by CE.In 222 patients (58%),definite lesions were detected that could unequivocally explain OGIB.Small bowel ulcer/erosions secondary to Crohn's disease,tuberculosis or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent use were the commonest lesions detected.Patients with overt GI bleeding for < 48 h before CE had the highest diagnostic yield (87%).This was significantly greater (P < 0.05) compared to that in patients with overt bleeding prior to 48 h (68%),as well as those with occult OGIB (59%).CONCLUSION:We established the importance of early CE in management of OGIB.CE within 48 h of overt bleeding has the greatest potential for lesion detection.
文摘Capsule endoscopy (CE) is a safe, non invasive diagnostic modality for the evaluation of small bowel lesions. Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) is one of the most important indications of capsule endoscopy. Capsule endoscopy has a very high diagnostic yield especially if the bleeding is ongoing. This technique appears to be superior to other techniques for the detection of suspected lesions and the source of bleeding. Capsule endoscopy has been shown to change the outcome in patients with obscure gastrointestinal (GI) bleed.
文摘Capsule endoscopy has revoluzionized the study of the small bowel by providing a reliable method to evaluate, endoscopically, the entire small bowel. In the last six years several papers have been published exploring the possible role of this examination in different clinical conditions. At the present time capsule endoscopy is generally recommended as a third examination, after negative bidirectional endoscopy, in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. A growing body of evidence suggests also an important role for this examination in other clinical conditions such as Crohn＇s disease, celiac disease, small bowel polyposis syndromes or small bowel tumors. The main complication of this examination is the retention of the device at the site of a previously unknown small bowel stricture. However there are also some other open issues mainly due to technical limitations of this tool （which is not driven from remote control, is unable to take biopsies, to insufflate air, to suck fluids or debris and sometimes to correctly size and locate lesions）.The recently developed double balloon enteroscope, owing to its capability to explore a large part of the small bowel and to take targeted biopsies, although being invasive and time consuming, can overcome some limitations of capsule endoscopy. At the present time, in the majority of clinical conditions （i.e. obscure GI bleeding）, the winning strategy seems to be to couple these two techniques to explore the small bowel in a painless, safe and complete way （with capsule endoscopy） and to define and treat the lesions identified （with double balloon enteroscopy）.
文摘Endoscopy plays a fundamental role in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of inflammatory bowel dis-ease(IBD). Colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy have long been used in the care of patients with IBD. As endoscopic technologies have progressed, tools such as endoscopic ultrasound, capsule endoscopy, and balloon-assisted enteroscopy have expanded the role of endoscopy in IBD. Furthermore, chromoendoscopy has enhanced our ability to detect dys-plasia in IBD. In this review article, we will focus on the roles, indications, and limitations of these tools in IBD. We will also discuss the most commonly used endoscopic scoring systems, as well as special considerations in post-surgical patients. Lastly, we will discuss the role of endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of fistulae and strictures.
文摘This review is part one of three, which will present an update on diagnostic procedures for gastrointestinal (GI) submucosal tumors (SMTs). Part two identifies the classification and part three the therapeutic methods regarding GI SMTs. Submucosal tumors are typically asymptomatic and therefore encountered incidentally. Advances in diagnostic tools for gastrointestinal submucosal tumors have emerged over the past decade. The aim of this paper is to provide the readers with guidelines for the use of diagnostic procedures, when a submucosal tumor is suspected. Literature searches were performed to find information on diagnostics for gastrointestinal submucosal tumors. Based on the searches, the optimal diagnostic procedures and specific features of the submucosal tumors could be outlined. Standard endoscppy, capsule endoscopy and push-and-pull enteroscopy (PPE) together with barium contrast X-ray do not alone provide sufficient information, when examining submucosal tumors. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and fluorodeoxyglucose-labeled positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) are recommended as supplementary tools.
文摘AIM:To compare the diagnostic yield of capsule endoscopy (CE) with that of double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE). METHODS:Pubmed,Embase,Elsevier ScienceDirect,the China Academic Journals Full-text Database,and Cochrane Controlled Trials Register were searched for the trials comparing the yield of CE with that of DBE. Outcome measure was odds ratio (OR) of the yield. Fixed or random model method was used for data analysis. RESULTS:Eight studies (n = 277) which prospectively compared the yield of CE and DBE were collected. The results of meta-analysis indicated that there was no difference between the yield of CE and DBE 170/277 vs 156/277,OR 1.21 (95% CI:0.64-2.29). Based on sub analysis,the yield of CE was significantly higher than that of double-balloon enteroscopy without combination of oral and anal insertion approaches 137/219 vs 110/219,OR 1.67 (95% CI:1.14-2.44),P < 0.01),but not superior to the yield of DBE with combination of the two insertion approaches 26/48 vs 37/48,OR 0.33 (95% CI:0.05-2.21),P > 0.05). A focused meta-analysis of the fully published articles concerning obscure GI bleeding was also performed and showed similar results wherein the yield of CE was significantly higher than that of DBE without combination of oral and anal insertion approaches 118/191 vs 96/191,fixed model:OR 1.61 (95% CI:1.07-2.43),P < 0.05) and the yield of CE was significantly lower than that of DBE by oral and anal combinatory approaches 11/24 vs 21/24,fixed model:OR 0.12 (95% CI:0.03-0.52),P < 0.01). CONCLUSION:With combination of oral and anal approaches,the yield of DBE might be at least as high asthat of CE. Decisions made regarding the initial approach should depend on patient's physical status,technology availability,patient's preferences,and potential for therapeutic endoscopy.
文摘AIM： To evaluate the effect of various methods of small bowel preparation on the transit time and the quality of visualization of the entire small bowel mucosa. METHODS： Ninety-five patients underwent capsule endoscopy （CE） by easily swallowing the capsule. They were divided into three study groups according to the preparation used： group A （n = 26） by polyethylene glycol （PEG） liter or with sodium phosphate （SP） 12 h prior to the CE study; group B （n = 29） by erythromycin 1 h prior to the CE study; and group C （n = 40） without any preparation. Visualization ranged from good to satisfactory to poor. RESULTS： The gastric emptying time in the group prepared with erythromycin was shorter but without statistical significance and the small bowel transit time was unaffected. In elderly subjects prepared by PEG or SP, the gastric emptying time was significantly longer （163.7 rain, P = 0.05）. The transit times of the three sub-groups were not affected by gender or pathology. The grade of cleaning of the entire study group was 3.27±1.1. The erythromycin group presented significantly the worst quality of images （P = 0.05） compared to the other sub-groups. Age, gender, and pathology had no effect on the quality of the cleaning of the small bowel in the sub-groups. One （1.05%） case had no natural excretion. CONCLUSION： Erythromycin markedly reduces gastric emptying time, but has a negative effect on the quality of the image in the small bowel. The preparation of elderly subjects with PEG or SP has a negative effect on the small bowel transit time.
文摘Intestinal lymphangiectasia （IL） is a rare disease characterized by dilated lymphatic vessles in the intestinal wall and small bowel mesentery which induce loss of protein and lymphocytes into bowel lumen. Because it most often occurs in the intestine and cannot be detected by upper gastroendoscopy or colonoscopy, and the value of common image examinations such as X-ray and computerized tomography （CT） are limited, the diagnosis of IL is difficult, usually needing the help of surgery. Capsule endoscopy is useful in diagnosing intestinal diseases, such as IL. We here report a case of IL in a female patient who was admitted for the complaint of recurrent edema accompanied with diarrhea and abdominal pain over the last twenty years, and aggravated ten days ago. She was diagnosed by M2A capsule endoscopy as a primary IL and confirmed by surgical and pathological examination.
