Colon capsule endoscopy: Current status and future directions |
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Authors: | Andrea O Tal Johannes Vermehren J?rg G Albert |
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Affiliation: | Andrea O Tal, Johannes Vermehren, Jörg G Albert, Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Frankfurt, D-60590 Frankfurt/Main, Germany |
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Abstract: | Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE; PillCam Colon; Given Imaging; Yoqneam, Israel) is a minimally invasive wireless technique for the visualization of the colon. With the recent introduction of the second generation colon capsule the diagnostic accuracy of CCE for polyp detection has significantly improved and preliminary data suggest it may be useful to monitor mucosal inflammation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Limitations include the inability to take biopsies and the procedural costs. However, given the potentially higher acceptance within an average risk colorectal cancer (CRC) screening population, its usefulness as a screening tool with regard to CRC prevention should be further evaluated. |
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Keywords: | Capsule endoscopy Endoscopy Colon capsule endoscopy Colonoscopy Colorectal cancer Colon Colonic capsule endoscopy Inflammatory bowel disease |
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