Double balloon enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding: An updated meta‐analysis

2010291 citationsReview

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Sander Veldhuyzen van Zanten · University of Alberta

Abstract

Capsule endoscopy and double balloon enteroscopy provide similar diagnostic yields in patients with OGIB. However, the diagnostic yield of DBE is significantly higher when performed in patients with a positive CE.

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments Platelet Disorders and Treatments

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Published in: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Volume 26, Issue 5, pp. 796-801

DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2010.06530.x

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Double balloon enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding: An updated meta‐analysis

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