Capsule endoscopy assisted by traditional upper endoscopy Cápsula endoscópica asistida por una endoscopia alta tradicional

Background and aims: capsule endoscopy (CE) can be prevented by difficulties in swallowing the device and/or its gastric retention. In such cases, endoscopic delivery of the capsule to duodenum is very useful. We describe the indications and outcomes of cases in which traditional endoscopic techniqu...

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Main Authors: N. Almeida, P. Figueiredo, S. Lopes, P. Freire, C. Lérias, Hermano Gouveia, M. Correia Leitão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Aran Ediciones 2008-12-01
Series:Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas
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Online Access:http://scielo.isciii.es/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1130-01082008001200004