Esophageal capsule endoscopy

被引:16
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作者
Fernandez-Urien, Ignacio [1 ]
Carretero, Cristina [1 ]
Armendariz, Raul [1 ]
Munoz-Navas, Miguel [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Navarra, Dept Gastroenterol, E-31080 Pamplona, Spain
关键词
capsule endoscopy; esophagus; gastroesophageal reflux disease; varices; esophagoscopy; PillCam ESO;
D O I
10.3748/wjg.14.5254
中图分类号
R57 [消化系及腹部疾病];
学科分类号
摘要
Capsule endoscopy is now considered as the first imaging tool for small bowel examination. Recently, new capsule endoscopy applications have been developed, such as esophageal capsule endoscopy and colon capsule endoscopy. Esophageal capsule endoscopy in patients with suspected esophageal disorders is feasible and safe, and could be also an alternative procedure in those patients refusing upper endoscopy. Although large-scale studies are needed to confirm its utility in GERD and cirrhotic patients, current results are encouraging and open a new era in esophageal examination. (C) 2008 The WJG Press. All rights reserved.
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页码:5254 / 5260
页数:7
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