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Small bowel abnormalities in patients with compensated liver cirrhosis.
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Abstract
backgroundAlthough capsule endoscopy is available as a minimally invasive imaging technique that contributes significantly to the detection of small bowel lesions, there are only a very few published descriptions of small bowel abnormalities in patients with portal hypertension.
aimsThe aim of this study was to characterize the occurrence of small bowel lesions by means of capsule endoscopy in patients with portal hypertension, particularly those with compensated liver cirrhosis and associated anemia.
methodsSixty consecutive patients who met our criteria underwent capsule endoscopy. The frequency, type, and distribution of small bowel lesions were determined, and clinical factors associated with the lesions were examined.
resultsSmall bowel abnormalities were found in 40 patients (67 %), including erythema (n = 32, 53 %), erosion (n = 10, 17 %), angioectasia (n = 9, 15 %), varices (n = 4, 7 %), and villous edema (n = 4, 7 %). Most lesions were located in the proximal or middle small bowel. Factors associated with the lesions were Child-Pugh class B (vs. class A, P = 0.0023), ascites (vs. no ascites, P = 0.0085), and portal hypertensive gastropathy (vs. no portal hypertensive gastropathy, P = 0.0434).
conclusionsWe found capsule endoscopy to be a useful diagnostic modality for detecting clinically significant small bowel lesions in patients with compensated liver cirrhosis. Based on our results, we suggest that this procedure should be especially considered for patients with Child-Pugh class B disease, ascites, and/or portal hypertensive gastropathy if they show evidence of gastrointestinal blood loss and/or iron-deficiency anemia.
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