Comparison of colon capsule endoscopy and flexible colonoscopy, experiences in two Hungarian gastroenterology centres
M Szalai, V Kovács, G Balogh, L Madácsy, I Rácz · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2010 · Heft 05
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Background and Aims: Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) is a non-invasive and painless method for direct visualization of the large bowel without intubation. Flexible colonoscopy is currently the standard procedure for colon evaluation and screening for colorectal cancer and polyps. This study compared CCE with flexible colonoscopy for the detection colorectal polyps,cancers and diverticulosis. Methods: We performed a bi-center study comparing CCE with flexible colonoscopy in a cohort of patients with known or suspected colonic diseases. Patient underwent a special colon preparation and colon cleanliness was evaluate…