Procedure, reading and interpretation of capsule endoscopy

The capsule endoscopy (CE) is a minimally invasive diagnostic imaging technique, consisting of a disposable capsule that travels through the digestive system, transmitting images to a data recorder. CE has emerged as a tool for exploring the small intestine, however, the lack of standardization in i...

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Autores: Costa, Valeria Atenea, González-Suárez, Begoña, Galiano, Maria Teresa
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:Perú
Institución:Sociedad de Gastroenterología del Perú
Repositorio:Revista de Gastroenterología del Perú
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.revistagastroperu.com:article/1642
Acceso en línea:https://revistagastroperu.com/index.php/rgp/article/view/1642
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Palabras clave: Videocápsula endoscópica, cápsula endoscópica, lectura de cápsula endoscópica, enfermedad de Crohn, sangrado digestivo oscuro
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Sumario:The capsule endoscopy (CE) is a minimally invasive diagnostic imaging technique, consisting of a disposable capsule that travels through the digestive system, transmitting images to a data recorder. CE has emerged as a tool for exploring the small intestine, however, the lack of standardization in interpretation and terminology has been a challenge in the medical community. This article proposes guidelines for the performance, reading, and interpretation of CE, highlighting its utility in various indications.