Capsule endoscopy in the assessment of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding: an evidence-based analysis
Health Quality Ontario
Record ID 32015000471
English
Authors' recommendations:
There is very-low-quality evidence that Capsule Endoscopy has a higher sensitivity but a lower specificity than other diagnostic modalities. Capsule endoscopy has few adverse events, with capsule retention being the most serious complication. Capsule endoscopy is perceived by patients as less painful and less burdensome compared with other modalities. There is low-quality evidence that patients who undergo CE have similar rates of rebleeding, further therapeutic interventions, and hospitalization compared with other diagnostic modalities.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2015
URL for published report:
http://www.hqontario.ca/Portals/0/Documents/eds/ohtas/eba-capsule-endoscopy-1502-en.pdf
URL for additional information:
https://www.hqontario.ca/Evidence-to-Improve-Care/Health-Technology-Assessment/Reviews-And-Recommendations/Capsule-Endoscopy-in-the-Assessment-of-Obscure-Gastrointestinal-Bleeding
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Intestine, Small
- Intestinal Diseases
- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
- Capsule Endoscopy
Contact
Organisation Name:
Health Quality Ontario
Contact Address:
Evidence Development and Standards, Health Quality Ontario, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1N5
Contact Name:
EDSinfo@hqontario.ca
Contact Email:
OH-HQO_hta-reg@ontariohealth.ca
Copyright:
Health Quality Ontario
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