Association between hypokalemia and small bowel capsule endoscopy completion rates in patients in South China: A prospective single-center study

Association between hypokalemia and small bowel capsule endoscopy completion rates in patients in South China: A prospective single-center study

Background/Aims: Approximately 20–30% of small bowel capsule endoscopies (SBCEs) do not reach the cecum at the completion of the examination. We aimed to determine whether hypokalemia influences the completion rate and small bowel transit time (SBTT) of SBCE. Patients and Methods: From January to De...

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Main Authors: Huo-Ye Gan, Tie-Li Peng, Kai-Hua Su, Lin-Li Zhao, Li-Qin Jian, Rong-Jiao Yang, Han-Xian Zhang, Ru-Yin Pan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Completion rate
hypokalemia
small bowel capsule endoscopy
Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2019;volume=25;issue=1;spage=40;epage=45;aulast=Gan

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