ArticleClinical endoscopy2021
Colon Capsule Endoscopy: Indications, Findings, and Complications - Data from a Prospective German Colon Capsule Registry Trial (DEKOR).
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 14 citations in OpenAlex.
- PillCam COLON 2 for investigation of the colon through direct visualisation: systematic review and economic evaluation.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2026Pooled it
- Photoacoustic-Integrated Multimodal Approach for Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis.ACS biomaterials science & engineering · 2025Review
- Advances in colon capsule endoscopy: a review of current applications and challenges.Frontiers in gastroenterology (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- The Effectiveness of a Very Low-Volume Compared to High-Volume Laxative in Colon Capsule Endoscopy.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Colon Capsule Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Colon Polyps: Who Needs a Colonoscopy?Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Computer-Aided Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Protruded Lesions Using Wireless Capsule Endoscopy: A Systematic Review and Diagnostic Test Accuracy Meta-Analysis.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Review
- Examination of Entire Gastrointestinal Tract: A Perspective of Mouth to Anus (M2A) Capsule Endoscopy.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Colon Capsule Endoscopy: An Alternative for Conventional Colonoscopy?Clinical endoscopy · 2021Article
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10 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
aimsReliable and especially widely accepted preventive measures are crucial to further reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC). Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) might increase the screening numbers among patients unable or unwilling to undergo conventional colonoscopy. This registry trial aimed to document and determine the CCE indications, findings, complications, and adverse events in outpatient practices and clinics throughout Germany.
methodsPatients undergoing CCE between 2010 and 2015 were enrolled in this prospective multicenter registry trial at six German centers. Patient demographics, outcomes, and complications were evaluated.
resultsA total of 161 patients were included. Of the CCE evaluations, 111 (68.9%) were considered successful. Pathological findings in the colon (n=92, 60.1%) and in the remaining gastrointestinal tract (n=38, 24.8%) were recorded. The main finding was the presence of polyps (n=52, 32.3%). Furthermore, five carcinomas (3.1%) were detected and histologically confirmed later. Adequate bowel cleanliness was more likely to be achieved in the outpatient setting (p<0.0001). Interestingly, 85 patients (55.6%) chose to undergo CCE based on personal motivation.
conclusionCCE seems to be a reliable and safe endoscopic tool for screening for CRC and detecting other diseases. Its patient acceptance and feasibility seems to be high, especially in the outpatient setting.
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