Endoscopy 2004; 36(7): 656-658
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-814557
ESGE Guidelines
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European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Guideline for Video Capsule Endoscopy

J-F.  Rey1 , G.  Gay2 , A.  Kruse3 , R.  Lambert4 , ESGE Guidelines Committee1
  • 1Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Institute Arnault Tzanck, St. Laurent du Var, France
  • 2Internal Medicine Department I, CHU de Brabois, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France
  • 3Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
  • 4Internal Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France
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Publication Date:
09 July 2004 (online)

Introduction

Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) represents a significant advance in the investigation of intestinal diseases. The performance of the procedure and the indications for it are reviewed here in order to establish guidelines for its use, in accordance with current knowledge based on clinical practice and the published literature. In this guideline, all of the technical features described refer to the M2A Given Imaging video capsule (Given Imaging, Ltd., Yoqneam, Israel).

Video capsule endoscopy is a new technique in which a disposable video capsule is used that is swallowed by the patient. This allows visualization of the segment of the small bowel that is not within the reach of standard upper and lower endoscopy. The main current indication for capsule endoscopy is an obscure source of gastrointestinal bleeding. VCE may be particularly helpful in identifying the cause of bleeding when standard upper endoscopy and colonoscopy examinations are negative.

J-F. Rey, M. D.

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