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Indications, Contraindications, and Considerations for Video Capsule Endoscopy.

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Bolwell, JG; Wild, D
Published in: Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am
April 2021

Video capsule endoscopy is indicated in a broad range of clinical settings, most commonly in evaluating suspected small bowel bleeding. It is also useful in diagnosing Crohn's disease and monitoring patients with known Crohn's. Video capsule endoscopy has a role in evaluating patients with refractory celiac disease symptoms and in surveying patients with polyposis syndromes. The only absolute contraindication to video capsule endoscopy is luminal gastrointestinal tract obstruction. Despite manufacturer statement, video capsule endoscopy can be used safely in patients with implantable cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators, and ventricular assist devices.

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Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am

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EISSN

1558-1950

Publication Date

April 2021

Volume

31

Issue

2

Start / End Page

267 / 276

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Humans
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Gastroenterology & Hepatology
  • Crohn Disease
  • Contraindications
  • Celiac Disease
  • Capsule Endoscopy
 

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Bolwell, J. G., & Wild, D. (2021). Indications, Contraindications, and Considerations for Video Capsule Endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am, 31(2), 267–276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.giec.2020.12.002
Bolwell, Jacquelyn G., and Daniel Wild. “Indications, Contraindications, and Considerations for Video Capsule Endoscopy.Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 31, no. 2 (April 2021): 267–76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.giec.2020.12.002.
Bolwell JG, Wild D. Indications, Contraindications, and Considerations for Video Capsule Endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2021 Apr;31(2):267–76.
Bolwell, Jacquelyn G., and Daniel Wild. “Indications, Contraindications, and Considerations for Video Capsule Endoscopy.Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am, vol. 31, no. 2, Apr. 2021, pp. 267–76. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.giec.2020.12.002.
Bolwell JG, Wild D. Indications, Contraindications, and Considerations for Video Capsule Endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2021 Apr;31(2):267–276.
Journal cover image

Published In

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am

DOI

EISSN

1558-1950

Publication Date

April 2021

Volume

31

Issue

2

Start / End Page

267 / 276

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Humans
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Gastroenterology & Hepatology
  • Crohn Disease
  • Contraindications
  • Celiac Disease
  • Capsule Endoscopy