A novel PillCam Crohn's capsule score (Eliakim score) for quantification of mucosal inflammation in Crohn's disease.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Capsule endoscopy is an important modality for monitoring of Crohn's disease. Recently, a novel panenteric capsule, PillCam Crohn's (Medtronic, USA), was approved for use. No quantitative index of inflammation for this method is currently available. This sub-study of a prospective randomized controlled Comprehensive individUalized pRoactive ThErapy of Crohn's Disease trial (CURE-CD) which aimed to compare the correlation and reliability of the novel PillCam Crohn's score with the existing small bowel capsule Lewis inflammatory score.

Methods

The study cohort included Crohn's disease patients in remission who were evaluated with PillCam Crohn's. Each result was independently reviewed by two experienced readers. Inflammation was scored in all studies using Lewis i

SUBMITTER: Eliakim R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7268948 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature