Video Capsule Endoscopy in Small-bowel Malignancy: A Multicenter Belgian Study

• DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-921203
• Publication Date: 2006-05-08T04:53:20Z
• Authors: D. Urbain; D. De Looze; I. Demedts; E. Louis; O. Dewit; E. Macken; A. Van Gossum
• Keywords: Capsule

Background and Study Aims: Early diagnosis of small-bowel tumors is crucial for therapy. Video capsule endoscopy has improved the diseases, but data concerning role this technique in detecting malignancy are scarce. The aim paper was to review all findings at Belgian hospitals, order evaluate diagnostic yield field malignancy. Patients Methods: For retrospective study, seven academic hospitals where device being used were asked obtained by means video endoscopy, collect information about cases Results: In total, 443 endoscopies performed up November 2004, 11 malignant processes detected (2.5 %). most frequent indications performing those intestinal bleeding undefined origin or iron-deficiency anemia. mean number procedures before 3.6. results had a 1.6 % after classical work-up. 55 these cases, an influence on Conclusions: Tumors small bowel remain rare condition. able detect undiagnosed impact therapy tumor cases.