scholarly journals Effectiveness of Daikenchuto, a Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine, in Accelerating Capsule Endoscopy Transit Time- A Prospective Pilot Study

10.5772/22599 ◽  
2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konosuke Nakaji ◽  
Shigeo Suzumura ◽  
Atsuyo Fujita ◽  
Mitsutaka Kumamoto ◽  
Yukinori Nakae
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Transit Time ◽  
Capsule Endoscopy ◽  
Prospective Pilot Study ◽  
Japanese Herbal Medicine

scholarly journals A151 ASSESSMENT OF CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY UTILIZING CAPSOCAM PLUS® IN PATIENTS WITH SUSPECTED SMALL BOWEL DISEASE INCLUDING PILOT STUDY WITH REMOTE ACCESS PATIENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 15-16
Author(s):  
C Enns ◽  
C Galorport ◽  
R A Enns
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Small Bowel ◽  
Transit Time ◽  
Capsule Endoscopy ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Small Bowel Disease ◽  
Small Bowel Transit ◽  
Recovery Rates ◽  
Small Bowel Transit Time

Abstract Background Capsule endoscopy (CE) has been widely utilized for the assessment of patients with known/suspected small bowel disease. The CapsoCam Plus® capsule is unique in that it utilizes four cameras at sequential 90 degree intervals in its mid-section permitting a 360-degree panoramic perspective with a 15+ hour battery life. A panoramic view has been suggested to improve overall visualization of the small bowel (SB) therefore potentially improving diagnostic yield. Unlike other small bowel capsules, it must be retrieved upon excretion (utilizing a magnetic kit) since the images are stored on the device. Aims To assess the use of CapsoCam Plus in patients referred for suspected small bowel disease, including pilot assessments for patients in remote locations. Methods A retrospective chart review (01/16 – 09/19) assessing consecutive capsule procedures utilizing this device was performed. Information acquired included basic demographics, indication, extent of examination, gastric transit time, small bowel transit time, yield, adverse events, capsule retention, recovery rates and recommendations for follow up. A pilot study was also initiated for patients in rural centers to access capsule testing remotely through mail courier without attendance/travel to the primary dispensing site. Results Acquired data included 63 patients receiving CapsoCam Plus®. Indications: 32% obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, 52% iron deficiency anemia, 2% abdominal pain and 6% for IBD. 92% of studies were completed to cecal visualization. Mean gastric and small bowel transit time were 0:48:17 and 3:54:29. 94% were retrieved using retrieval kits provided to patients. 2% retrieved endoscopically from the stomach (retained due to pyloric stenosis), 2% retained in terminal ileum (previously undiagnosed stricture) and 2% not retrieved due to failure of patient to use retrieval kit. 73% of studies were normal SB, 13% contained SB ulceration/erosive disease and 8% did not demonstrate the entire small bowel. Recommendations for follow up included supportive therapy (47%), more aggressive iron supplementation (1%), repeat capsules (19%) and 14% for routine office follow up and discussion. All three capsules mailed to patients in remote communities were completed successfully. Conclusions CapsoCam Plus® had a high retrieval rate of 97% demonstrating that with appropriate patient selection, recovery rates are very high. Only 3% of patients had retained capsules. Most patients in this study had a normal small bowel, however; images and completion rates were adequate to assess small bowel in the vast majority of patients. Success was obtained with mailing this capsule to remote sites sparing the patient travel to the dispensing site. Funding Agencies None

scholarly journals Su1258 USE OF BEDSIDE LIVE-VIEW CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY IN THE EVALUATION OF OVERT OBSCURE GI BLEEDING - A PROSPECTIVE PILOT STUDY

2018 ◽  
Vol 87 (6) ◽  
pp. AB300-AB301
Author(s):  
William Ergen ◽  
Laura Leal ◽  
Robert A. Oster ◽  
Chee P. Lin ◽  
Frederick H. Weber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Capsule Endoscopy ◽  
Gi Bleeding ◽  
Prospective Pilot Study
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