Extended 72-hour patency capsule protocol improves functional patency rates in high-risk patients undergoing capsule endoscopy
Extending the patency assessment protocol to 72 hours significantly improves the rate of confirmed functional patency without increasing the risk of capsule retention. This protocol is safe, effective, and cost-neutral, allowing more patients to benefit from CE. Further studies are recommended to refine the protocol and enhance its clinical utility.
Authors
- Fintan O’Hara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9852-3226)
- Conor Costigan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8687-0776)
- Deirdre A. McNamara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2324-3382)
Institutions
- Trinity College Dublin (IE)
- Tallaght University Hospital (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Published
- 2024-12-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v16.i12.661
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.93