Small bowel transit time in patients undergoing capsule endoscopy: Analyzis of determining factors

Background and aim: The quality of a capsule endoscopy (CE) study is largely dependent upon small bowel capsule transit time (SBTT) through the small intestine. Decreased SBTT during CE impaires visualisation of the entire small bowel mucosa. In contrary, prolonged SBTT during CE may be associated with a higher diagnostic yield. We aimed to identify certain risk factors that may help to predict either rapid or delayed SBTT. Patients and methods: A total of 54 consecutive patients undergoing CE without the use of promotility agents were reviewed for the study. Indications for CE were obscure gastrointestinal blee…