Magnetic-controlled capsule endoscopy performance in aging patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing elderly population and wide use of magnetic capsule endoscopy (MCE) have led to more attention to elderly patients.

Aim

The aim of this study was to assess the performance (including transit time, cleanliness score, positive findings and safety) of MCE in aging patients (≥ 60 years), especially patients over 80 years old.

Methods

Consecutive patients of ≥ 60 years undergoing MCE at our center from August 2017 to August 2022 were classified into the oldest (≥ 80 years) and the older (60-79 years) groups. Esophageal transit time (ETT), gastric examination time (GET), small bowel transit time (SITT), and the quality of gastric preparation were compared. Information on examination indications, subjective discomforts, adverse events, and MCE outco

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10422704 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature