Introduction Capsule endoscopy (CE) is the investigation of choice to visualise ... The aim of this study was to assess local compliance with the BSG guidelines, and the cost implication of ...

Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) is being increasingly used ... there are a few limitations. These include cost, capsule retention and inability to take a biopsy and perform any therapeutic maneuvers.

Capsule endoscopy has revolutionized the investigation of small-bowel disease and seems to be superior to scintigraphy and conventional procedures for small-bowel evaluation. Nevertheless ...

In conclusion, capsule endoscopy cannot yet be proposed as an ... Studies to address the issues of adherence, cost-effectiveness and the influence of technical improvements are awaited.