ReviewColorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland2020
Colon capsule endoscopy: an innovative method for detecting colorectal pathology during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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- Systematic review and meta-analysis of colon capsule endoscopy accuracy for colorectal cancer screening. An alternative during the Covid-19 pandemic?Journal of medical screening · 2022Pooled it
- Diagnostic Accuracy of Wireless Capsule Endoscopy in Polyp Recognition Using Deep Learning: A Meta-Analysis.International journal of clinical practice · 2022Pooled it
- The Future of Minimally Invasive GI and Capsule Diagnostics (REFLECT), October 2024.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Use of a Non-Endoscopic Capsule-Sponge Triage Test for Reflux Symptoms: Results From the NHS England Prospective Real-World Evaluation.Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics · 2025Article
- Role of Intravoxel Incoherent Motion and Dynamic-Contrast-Enhanced Perfusion in Response Prediction of Patients with Colorectal Cancer after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2024Article
- Colon capsule endoscopy investigation based on faecal haemoglobin concentration in symptomatic patients to detect bowel disease.BJS open · 2024Article
- Evaluation of an Innovative Colon Capsule Endoscopy Service in Scotland From the Perspective of Patients: Mixed Methods Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding in COVID-19-Infected Patients.Gastroenterology clinics of North America · 2023Review
- Castor Oil in Bowel Preparation Regimens for Colon Capsule Endoscopy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Inter/Intra-Observer Agreement in Video-Capsule Endoscopy: Are We Getting It All Wrong? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Readjustment of Capsule Endoscopy Protocols to the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Portuguese Tertiary Center.The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology · 2022Article
- Addressing postpandemic disruption in a safety net endoscopy unit.Gastrointestinal endoscopy · 2022Article
- Comment on "Artificial intelligence in gastroenterology: A state-of-the-art review".World journal of gastroenterology · 2022Article
- Noncontact magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy for infection-free gastric examination during the COVID-19 pandemic: a pilot, open-label, randomized trial.Endoscopy international open · 2022Article
- Novel Diagnostic Biomarkers in Colorectal Cancer.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Review
- The optimal use of colon capsule endoscopes in clinical practice.Therapeutic advances in chronic disease · 2022Review
- Follow-up of small and diminutive colonic polyps-How to balance the risks in the COVID-19 era.Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland · 2021Article
- COVID-19: Effect on gastroenterology and hepatology service provision and training: Lessons learnt and planning for the future.World journal of gastroenterology · 2021Review
- Colorectal Cancer Screening: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Possible Consequences.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Efficacy of bowel preparation regimens for colon capsule endoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Endoscopy international open · 2021Review
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Abstract
aimThe coronavirus pandemic has led to significant challenges for healthcare delivery across the globe. Non-emergency endoscopic activity in the UK has been postponed, raising concerns of increased delays in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer and a surge in demand once services resume. Measures to mitigate this risk must be considered.
methodThis paper reviews various investigative modalities for colorectal disease which could be deployed during cessation of colonoscopy services. We focus on colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) due to its relevance during the COVID-19 pandemic and its ability to triage patients effectively to further endoscopic investigations.
resultsCT of the abdomen and pelvis has been suggested as a triage tool while access to colonoscopy is limited. However, CT may lead to the spread of COVID-19 as patients attend the hospital, and it exposes them to the risks of radiation. Faecal immunochemistry tests have been demonstrated as a good predictor of colonic pathology and could be safely used to risk stratify patients when prioritizing colonoscopy. CCE is a safe and innovative technology for investigating the colon. Procedures can be carried out in the community and can be conducted safely during the coronavirus pandemic. It has been shown to be an accurate detector of colonic neoplasia and can reduce demand for colonoscopy.
conclusionAs colonoscopy services resume, they will probably experience high demand leading to further delays for patients. CCE could be used to reduce the number of patients requiring colonoscopy and triage those requiring further endoscopic investigations appropriately.
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