Detachable string magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy for the noninvasive diagnosis of esophageal diseases: A prospective, blind clinical study

• Published in: World journal of gastroenterology : WJG Vol. 30; no. 9; pp. 1121 - 1131
• Main Authors: Yang, Yan-Ling, Qin, Huang-Wen, Chen, Zhao-Yu, Fan, Hui-Ning, Yu, Yi, Da, Wei, Zhu, Jin-Shui, Zhang, Jing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Baishideng Publishing Group Inc 07.03.2024
• Subjects: Capsule Endoscopy - methods; Clinical Trials Study; Endoscopy, Digestive System - methods; Esophageal Diseases - diagnosis; Humans; Prospective Studies; Sensitivity and Specificity; Detachable string magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy; Esophageal diseases; Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; Noninvasive diagnosis; Clinical trial

BACKGROUND Traditional esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), an invasive examination method, can cause discomfort and pain in patients. In contrast, magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy (MCE), a noninvasive method, is being applied for the detection of stomach and small intestinal diseases, but its...