Diagnostic yield of capsule endoscopy in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding or unexplained anemia – A monocenter experience with 1006 consecutive examinations

Introduction: The most important indication for capsule endoscopy (CE) is the evaluation of patients with suspected mid-gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Data concerning the diagnostic yield of CE differ significantly between the studies published so far. Methods: A total of 1006 consecutive CEs performed in 929 patients at our centre between 2002 and 2011 were analysed. All CEs carried out because of obscure GI bleeding or unexplained anemia were included in this study. For the examinations the systems Given Imaging® (Yoqneam, Israel, n=943) and MiroCam® (n=63) were used. Lesions detected during CE were classifie…