title: Colon capsule endoscopy.
abstract: Wireless capsule endoscopy has become the first imaging tool for small bowel examination. Recently, new capsule endoscopy applications have been developed, such as esophageal capsule endoscopy and colon capsule endoscopy. Clinical trials results have shown that colon capsule endoscopy is feasible, accurate and safe in patients suffering from colonic diseases. It could be a good alternative in patients refusing conventional colonoscopy or when it is contraindicated. Upcoming studies are needed to demonstrate its utility for colon cancer screening and other indications such us ulcerative colitis. Comparative studies including both conventional and virtual colonoscopy are also required.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, University of Navarra, Av. Pio XII 36, Pamplona 31080, Spain. ifurien@unav.es
authors.forename: Ignacio
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Fernandez-Urien
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Carretero
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Borda
authors.forename: Miguel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Muñoz-Navas
mesh_terms: D053705:Capsule Endoscopes; D053704:Capsule Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D002400:Cathartics; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance
chemical_list: D002400:Cathartics
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