Publication Date
2014
Journal Title
World J Gastroenterol
Abstract
Crohn's disease (CD) is a complex, immune-mediated disorder that often requires a multi-modality approach for optimal diagnosis and management. While traditional methods include ileocolonoscopy and radiologic modalities, increasingly, capsule endoscopy (CE) has been incorporated into the algorithm for both the diagnosis and monitoring of CD. Multiple studies have examined the utility of this emerging technology in the management of CD, and have compared it to other available modalities. CE offers a noninvasive approach to evaluate areas of the small bowel that are difficult to reach with traditional endoscopy. Furthermore, CE maybe favored in specific sub segments of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as those with IBD unclassified (IBD-U), pediatric patients and patients with CD who have previously undergone surgery. (C) 2014 Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.
Volume Number
20
Issue Number
36
Pages
13044-13051
Document Type
Article
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
Gastroenterology
PMID
DOI
10.3748/wjg.v20.i36.13044