Can coffee or chewing gum decrease transit times in Colon capsule endoscopy? A randomized controlled trial

Can coffee or chewing gum decrease transit times in Colon capsule endoscopy? A randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background A high rate of complete colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) investigations is required for a more widespread use of CCE. The objective of this study was to assess if coffee or chewing gum can increase excretion of the colon capsule within battery life time (excretion rate). Methods One...

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Main Authors: Maria Magdalena Buijs, Morten Kobaek-Larsen, Lasse Kaalby, Gunnar Baatrup
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Colon capsule endoscopy
Transit time
Excretion rate
Bowel preparation
Coffee
Chewing gum
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-018-0824-9

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