Preparation, Timing, Prokinetics, and Surface Agents in Video Capsule Endoscopy

Elizabeth Squirell; Michelle Ricci; Lawrence Hookey

doi:10.1016/j.giec.2020.12.012

Preparation, Timing, Prokinetics, and Surface Agents in Video Capsule Endoscopy

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2021 Apr;31(2):251-265. doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2020.12.012. Epub 2021 Feb 15.

Authors

Elizabeth Squirell¹, Michelle Ricci¹, Lawrence Hookey²

Affiliations

¹ Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Unit, Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
² Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Unit, Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada; Division of Gastroenterology, Hotel Dieu Hospital, 166 Brock Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 5G2, Canada. Electronic address: Lawrence.hookey@kingstonhsc.ca.

PMID: 33743924
DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2020.12.012

Abstract

There is a trend in data to support active preparation for video capsule endoscopy (VCE), but the timing of this remains unclear. Split dosing may be the most efficacious preparation. Study methodology continues to evolve, with increased use of standardized scales, with the addition of diagnostic yield as an outcome. The use of adjuncts has not been detrimental, but their value has not been proved to improve outcomes of VCE.

Keywords: Active preparation; Diagnostic yield; Split dosing; Video capsule endoscopy.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Capsule Endoscopy*
Humans