Endoscopy

Data from Z. Liao et al provide new insights into endoscopy

Published in Pharma Law Weekly, April 28th, 2009

"A capsule endoscope failed to reach the cecum in approximately 20% of cases, with delayed gastric emptying being the most common cause. We hypothesized that reduction Of the Capture rate in the stomach saves the battery life and thus allows the capsule endoscope to reach the cecum," scientists in Shanghai, People's Republic of China report.

"The aim of this study was to determine whether reduction of the capture rate of a capsule endoscope in the stomach increases the complete examination rate (CER). An endoscopy center in a teaching hospital in Shanghai. A prospective randomized controlled trial. A total of 50 patients were prospectively randomized into 2 groups:...

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Source: Pharma Law Weekly (2009-04-28)

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