What are the limitations of capsule endoscopy?

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LIMITATIONS: The capsule endoscopy system is purely diagnostic and is not used to biopsy or treat any conditions. RISKS: The primary risk with capsule endoscopy is possible retention of the device in the small bowel.

What is capsule endoscopy use for?

Capsule endoscopy is often used to help your doctor see inside your small intestine. Your small intestine, which is composed of three sections, runs from your stomach to your large intestine. Your doctor might recommend a capsule endoscopy procedure to: Find the cause of gastrointestinal bleeding.

How successful is capsule endoscopy?

The diagnostic yield of CE for the diagnosis of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding ranged from 39% to 77%. The diagnostic yield of push enteroscopy was lower than 40% in all but 1 study.

What drugs can cause intestinal motility?

Studies in animals and man have shown that metoclopramide, bethanechol and domperidone enhance the peristaltic contractions of the esophageal body, increase the muscle tone of the lower esophageal sphincter, and stimulate gastric motor activity.

Is capsule endoscopy better than normal endoscopy?

Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy offers several advantages over traditional endoscopy procedures including it does not require sedation, is less likely to cause discomfort and has fewer potential complications.

Does cisapride intensify gastrointestinal motility?

Cisapride is a serotonergic 5-HT4 agonist that increases propulsive gastrointestinal motility from the lower esophageal sphincter to the colon. Cisapride binds serotonergic 5-HT4 receptors in the myenteric plexus, increasing the release of acetylcholine in gastrointestinal smooth muscle.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the capsule endoscopy?

Table 2.

Advantages	Disadvantages
Convenience	Incomplete small-bowel examination
No need for sedation	Uncontrolled air insufflation
Simple examination for patient	Retention or delayed transition
	Limited battery life

Is a capsule endoscopy as good as a colonoscopy?

Colon capsule endoscopy detected more patients with any neoplastic lesion (regardless of size). Colon capsule endoscopy is superior to CT colonography for detecting patients with significant lesions (i.e. ≥ 6 mm in size at colonoscopy), with a slightly lower specificity.

What is the new drug for gastroparesis?

The FDA has given approval to Gimoti (metoclopramide, Evoke Pharma), the first nasally administered medication for the treatment of adults with symptoms of recurrent diabetic gastroparesis.