Diagnostic and therapeutic values of capsule endoscopy in Crohn's disease.
- Author:
Xiao-Heng WEN
1
;
Xing-Hua LU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; therapeutic use; Capsule Endoscopy; methods; Crohn Disease; diagnosis; drug therapy; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; Young Adult
- From: Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2008;30(2):175-177
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the diagnostic and therapeutic values of the capsule endoscopy (CE) in Crohn's disease (CD).
METHODSThe clinical data of 14 patients diagnosed by CE were retrospectively analyzed. The clinical features, CE findings, and medical management were evaluated.
RESULTThe severity of CD diagnosed by CE was consistent with the clinical features.
CONCLUSIONThe CE findings are important indicators in CD diagnosis and may facilitate clinical decision making.
