The first prospective controlled trial comparing wireless capsule endoscopy with push enteroscopy in chronic gastrointestinal bleeding.

C, Ell; S, Remke; A, May; L, Helou; R, Henrich; G, Mayer

doi:10.1055/s-2002-33446

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The first prospective controlled trial comparing wireless capsule endoscopy with push enteroscopy in chronic gastrointestinal bleeding.

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Authors:

Ell C

Remke S

May A

Abstract

Background and study aims In chronic gastrointestinal bleeding (CGB), bleeding sites located in the small bowel are difficult to detect with conventional radiological or scintigraphic techniques. Push enteroscopy (PE) is at present considered to be the most effective diagnostic procedure. The aim of...

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