Visualization of the papilla of Vater is patients with different type of capsule endoscopy

Introduction: Significant number of small bowel pathology missed by capsule endoscopy (CE) have been previously reported which may partially be influenced by the technical properties of the capsule endoscope system. The aim of the present study was to compare the capability of Pillcam SB2, Mirocam SB and Mirocam SBW to identify the papilla of Vater (PaV). Patients and Methods: Visualization of the papilla of Vater (PaV) was assessed in 100 consecutive patients who underwent CE by a two independent observer who were also experts in ERCP. The CE studies were divided into three groups: SB1 (single head capsule, 2 f…