Wireless motility capsule versus other diagnostic technologies for evaluating gastroparesis and constipation: a comparative effectiveness review
Stein E, Berger Z, Hutfless S, Shah L, Wilson LM, Haberl E, Bass EB, Clarke JO
Record ID 32013000729
English
Authors' objectives:
To systematically review the evidence comparing wireless motility capsule (WMC) with other diagnostic tests used for the evaluation of gastroparesis and slow-transit constipation, in terms of diagnostic accuracy, accuracy of motility assessment, effect on treatment decisions, effect on patient-centered outcomes, harms, and effect on resource utilization.
Authors' recommendations:
WMC is comparable in accuracy to current modalities in use for detection of slow-transit constipation and gastric emptying delay, and is therefore another viable diagnostic modality. Little data are available to determine the optimal timing of WMC for diagnostic algorithms.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ehc/products/392/1498/Constipation-gastroparesis-wireless-capsule-report-130520.pdf
URL for additional information:
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/search-for-guides-reviews-and-reports/?pageaction=displayproduct&productid=1499
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Monitoring, Physiologic
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Gastrointestinal Motility
- Gastroparesis
- Constipation
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contact Address:
The Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Program, Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, USA. Tel: +1 301 427 1550
Contact Name:
The EPC Program
Contact Email:
epc@ahrq.hhs.gov
Copyright:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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