Background Video capsule endoscopy provides visualization of the GI tract by transmitting
images wirelessly from a disposable capsule to a data recorder worn by the patient. The first …

Guidelines for appropriate utilization of endoscopy are based on a critical review of the
available data and expert consensus. Further controlled clinical studies are needed to clarify …

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease refers to reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus
leading to oesophagitis, reflux symptoms sufficient to impair quality of life, or long-term …

Background Endoscopic examination of the small intestine is limited by its significant length
and distance from accessible orifices. The desire to explore this relatively inaccessible area …

Background—Left atrioesophageal fistula is a rare but devastating complication that may
occur after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. We used capsule endoscopy to assess …

Although endoscopic surveillance of patients with Barrett's oesophagus has been widely
implemented, its effectiveness is debateable. The recently reported low annual oesophageal …

Background A full spectrum of video capsule endoscopy (VCE) adverse events over the past
two decades has not been evaluated. We aimed to determine pooled rates, predictors and …

Bleeding from esophageal varices (EV) is a serious consequence of portal hypertension.
Current guidelines recommend screening patients with cirrhosis with …

Video capsule endoscopy (CE) since its introduction 13 years back, has revolutionized our
approach to small intestinal diseases. Obscure gastrointestinal bleed (OGIB) continues to be …

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of esophageal capsule endoscopy
(ECE) for Barrett's esophagus (BE) in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease …