Article
Pediatrics
Jeremy Stewart, Nathan R. Fleishman, Vincent S. Staggs, Mike Thomson, Nicole Stoecklein, Caitlin E. Lawson, Michael P. Washburn, Shahid Umar, Thomas M. Attard
Summary: The management of pediatric Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS) focuses on preventing intussusception complicating small intestinal polyposis. This study analyzed VCE studies in pediatric PJS patients and found that the polyp burden mainly favored the proximal third of the small intestine, with relatively small numbers and sizes amenable to resection through enteroscopy. Male gender and older age were associated with an increased polyp burden.
Article
Oncology
Limei Wang, Huang Feng, Bingxin Chen, Fujuan Luan
Summary: This study analyzed the clinical characteristics, auxiliary examinations, and treatment measures of small intestinal lymphangioma in order to enhance clinicians' diagnostic ability. Two cases of small intestinal lymphangioma from the Department of Gastroenterology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University were reported and comprehensively analyzed. The results showed that capsule endoscopy and deep enteroscopy were valuable for clinical diagnosis, while surgery achieved better outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Lin Lin, Kuiliang Liu, Hong Liu, Jianfeng Xin, Yuguang Sun, Song Xia, Wenbin Shen, Jing Wu
Summary: This study evaluated the VCE characteristics of small intestinal mucosal abnormalities in patients with intestinal lymphangiectasia (IL) and investigated the relationship between clinical and VCE characteristics. The study identified specific VCE abnormalities in IL patients, in addition to classical endoscopic findings.
ORPHANET JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Noriyuki Ogata, Kazuo Ohtsuka, Masataka Ogawa, Yasuharu Maeda, Fumio Ishida, Shin-ei Kudo
Summary: Image-enhanced endoscopy is a breakthrough technology that has attracted significant attention for diagnosing and identifying lesions in the gastrointestinal tract, particularly for improving the visibility and detection of small intestinal lesions. Researchers in this field aim to evaluate the efficacy of this technology by focusing on image-enhanced capsule endoscopy studies.
Review
Surgery
James F. Crismale, Dalia Mahmoud, Jang Moon, M. Isabel Fiel, Kishore Iyer, Thomas D. Schiano
Summary: Intestinal transplantation is the preferred treatment for patients with intestinal failure, and endoscopy plays a critical role in the posttransplant management, particularly in the diagnosis and management of rejection.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Shigeki Bamba, Takayuki Imai, Masaya Sasaki, Masashi Ohno, Shinya Yoshida, Atsushi Nishida, Kenichiro Takahashi, Osamu Inatomi, Akira Andoh
Summary: This study analyzed the bacterial microbiota in Japanese patients with SIBO and identified duodenal dysbiosis as a potential factor in the pathophysiology of SIBO.
JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Fintan O'Hara, Deirdre McNamara
Summary: Small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) has revolutionized the diagnosis of small bowel pathology by offering a non-invasive and well-tolerated procedure. However, there are still uncertainties in technical aspects, such as incomplete examinations, poor imaging quality, and the risk of capsule retention, which hinders its clinical utility.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Sina Nejati, Jiangshan Wang, Ulisses Heredia-Rivera, Sotoudeh Sedaghat, Ian Woodhouse, Jay S. Johnson, Mohit Verma, Rahim Rahimi
Summary: A battery-free smart capsule has been designed to target sample inflammatory biomarkers in the small intestine, providing a non-invasive method to differentiate types of inflammatory bowel disease. This innovative technology offers a promising solution for improving IBD diagnosis and treatment strategies by assessing inflammation biomarkers throughout the digestive tract.
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Uday C. Ghoshal, Ujjala Ghoshal, Ayesha Shah, Gerald Holtmann
Summary: There is a significant interest in gut microbiota dysbiosis, specifically small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), however, the current diagnostic methods for SIBO are not satisfactory. This review discusses the different invasive and noninvasive tests for diagnosing SIBO, their methodology, interpretation, sensitivity, specificity, and limitations. It also presents potential methods for diagnosis of SIBO that may be useful in clinical practice in the future.
EXPERT REVIEW OF GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Hironori Yamamoto, Tomonori Yano, Akihiro Araki, Motohiro Esaki, Kazuo Ohtsuka, Naoki Ohmiya, Shiro Oka, Hiroshi Nakase, Shigeki Bamba, Fumihito Hirai, Naoki Hosoe, Tomoki Matsuda, Keigo Mitsui, Kenji Watanabe, Haruhiko Ogata, Shinichi Katsuki, Takayuki Matsumoto, Mitsuhiro Fujishiro, Kazuma Fujimoto, Haruhiro Inoue
Summary: This guideline provides a summary of new scientific techniques and evidence regarding endoscopic balloon dilation for the treatment of Crohn's disease-associated small intestinal strictures.
DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Xiao-Yu Chen, Wei Da, Rui Liang, Hui-Ning Fan, You-Cai Yi, Ming Chen, Huang-Wen Qin, Jing Zhang, Jin-Shui Zhu
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of magnetically controlled robotic capsule endoscopy (MCRCE) in patients with suspected small intestinal diseases. Results showed a high positive detection rate of small intestinal diseases using MCRCE, with common conditions including non-specific enteritis and small intestinal ulcers. Furthermore, the running time of the capsules was relatively long but no complications were observed.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Katelyn E. Madigan, Richa Bundy, Richard B. Weinberg
Summary: Most patients with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth produce hydrogen, but a significant number of patients also have methane-producing Archaea. This study aims to determine if specific symptoms and conditions are associated with methanogenic SIBO.
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Alin Gabriel Ionescu, Adina Dorina Glodeanu, Mihaela Ionescu, Sorin Ioan Zaharie, Ana Maria Ciurea, Andreea Loredana Golli, Nikolaos Mavritsakis, Didi Liliana Popa, Cristin Constantin Vere
Summary: Wireless capsule endoscopy is currently the preferred method for examining the small bowel and is easily accepted by patients. It overcomes the drawbacks of radiologic and endoscopic techniques by providing comprehensive images without discomfort. However, it currently lacks motion control, biopsy capability, and drug administration.
EXPERIMENTAL AND THERAPEUTIC MEDICINE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Saurabh Mehandru, Jean-Frederic Colombel
Summary: Key studies in 2020 highlight that impaired intestinal barrier function precedes the clinical diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease by years and could serve as a potential therapeutic target in the future.
NATURE REVIEWS GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Torsten Beyna, Marianna Arvanitakis, Markus Schneider, Christian Gerges, Joerg Hoellerich, Jacques Deviere, Horst Neuhaus
Summary: This pilot clinical trial demonstrates that PSE is effective for diagnostic and therapeutic antegrade enteroscopy and may compare favourably with traditional methods of deep enteroscopy in ease of use and procedural duration. More comparative data are required to assess clinical application and safety of PSE.
Letter
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
George Koulaouzidis, Alexander Robertson, Hagen Wenzek, Anastasios Koulaouzidis
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Thomas Bjoersum-Meyer, Cristiano Spada, Angus Watson, Rami Eliakim, Gunnar Baatrup, Ervin Toth, Anastasios Koulaouzidis
GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY
(2022)
Letter
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Thomas Bjorsum-Meyer, Ervin Toth, Anastasios Koulaouzidis
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Cristiano Spada, Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Cesare Hassan, Pedro Amaro, Anurag Agrawal, Lene Brink, Wolfgang Fischbach, Matthias Huenger, Rodrigo Jover, Urpo Kinnunen, Akiko Ono, Arpad Patai, Silvia Pecere, Lucio Petruzziello, Juergen F. Riemann, Harry Staines, Ann L. Stringer, Ervin Toth, Giulio Antonelli, Lorenzo Fuccio
Summary: The European Colonoscopy Quality Investigation (ECQI) Group aims to raise awareness and improve colonoscopy standards across Europe. They analyzed data on procedures conducted in Europe to evaluate the achievement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) mean withdrawal time target. They also investigated factors associated with withdrawal time, hoping to identify areas for quality improvement.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cristiano Spada, Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Cesare Hassan, Pedro Amaro, Anurag Agrawal, Lene Brink, Wolfgang Fischbach, Matthias Hunger, Rodrigo Jover, Urpo Kinnunen, Akiko Ono, Arpad Patai, Silvia Pecere, Lucio Petruzziello, Juergen Ferdinand Riemann, Harry Staines, Ann L. Stringer, Ervin Toth, Giulio Antonelli, Lorenzo Fuccio
Summary: By analyzing colonoscopy data from Europe, it was found that the European practice meets the minimum PDR standard set by ESGE. Factors associated with PDR were identified, including the use of high-definition equipment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Pablo Cortegoso Valdivia, Karolina Skonieczna-Zydecka, Alfonso Elosua, Martina Sciberras, Stefania Piccirelli, Maria Rullan, Trevor Tabone, Katarzyna Gawel, Adam Stachowski, Artur Leminski, Wojciech Marlicz, Ignacio Fernandez-Urien, Pierre Ellul, Cristiano Spada, Marco Pennazio, Ervin Toth, Anastasios Koulaouzidis
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the performance measures of capsule endoscopy (CE), including completion, detection, and retention rates. The results showed that the pooled rates for all capsule types were acceptable, with obscure GI bleeding being the most common indication for CE.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
George Koulaouzidis, Tomasz Jadczyk, Dimitris K. Iakovidis, Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Marc Bisnaire, Dafni Charisopoulou
Summary: Artificial intelligence is an integral part of clinical decision support systems, offering methods to approximate human reasoning and computationally infer decisions. Despite its limited impact in current clinical practice, there is mounting evidence suggesting that AI, machine learning, and deep learning will take a central stage in cardiology.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Stefania Piccirelli, Alessandro Mussetto, Angelo Bellumat, Renato Cannizzaro, Marco Pennazio, Alessandro Pezzoli, Alessandra Bizzotto, Nadia Fusetti, Flavio Valiante, Cesare Hassan, Silvia Pecere, Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Cristiano Spada
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the Express View (EV) software in detecting significant small-bowel lesions and compare it with standard reading (SR). The results showed that EV had high diagnostic accuracy and significantly reduced reading times after reaching a consensus.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Rebekka Steinmann, Pablo Cortegoso Valdivia, Tanja Nowak, Anastasios Koulaouzidis
Summary: Over the past two decades, there has been a steady increase in global interdisciplinary research on capsule endoscopy (CE), with a high growth rate and citations per document. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of CE publications, showcasing its potential for diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. The introduction of artificial intelligence tools has further enhanced the diagnostic capabilities of CE.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ola Selnes, Thomas Bjorsum-Meyer, Aymeric Histace, Gunnar Baatrup, Anastasios Koulaouzidis
Summary: Capsule endoscopy is a valid alternative to conventional gastrointestinal endoscopy tools and plays a crucial role in developing large and annotated medical image databases for training deep neural networks. However, there are issues with time efficiency and inadequate overview for users in annotation systems, as well as a need for more specific understanding of necessary features for polyp annotation.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Pablo Cortegoso Valdivia, Ulrik Deding, Thomas Bjorsum-Meyer, Gunnar Baatrup, Ignacio Fernandez-Urien, Xavier Dray, Pedro Boal-Carvalho, Pierre Ellul, Ervin Toth, Emanuele Rondonotti, Lasse Kaalby, Marco Pennazio, Anastasios Koulaouzidis
Summary: This systematic review with meta-analysis evaluates the inter- and intra-observer agreement in video-capsule endoscopy (VCE) reading. The analysis shows substantial heterogeneity and sub-optimal agreement in both inter- and intra-observer evaluation of VCE reading. The adoption of artificial intelligence-based tools and a unified terminology may help enhance the levels of agreement in VCE reading.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Benedicte Schelde-Olesen, Artur Nemeth, Gabriele Wurm Johansson, Ulrik Deding, Thomas Bjorsum-Meyer, Henrik Thorlacius, Gunnar Baatrup, Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Ervin Toth
Summary: Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) is a promising method for colonic investigations. In this study, a low-volume polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxative was compared to a high-volume laxative for bowel preparation before CCE. The results showed that the low-volume regimen was non-inferior to the high-volume regimen in terms of completion rate and adequate cleansing rate.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ulrik Deding, Sofie Sajan Jensen, Benedicte Schelde-Olesen, Lasse Kaalby, Thomas Bjorsum-Meyer, Anastasios Koulaouzidis
Summary: This meta-analysis investigates the effect of adding castor oil to the bowel preparation regimen for colon capsule endoscopy. The results show that castor oil can improve the excretion rate, but it does not significantly impact colonic cleanliness. Further randomized trials are needed to confirm these findings.
Editorial Material
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Gunnar Baatrup
Summary: Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) is currently used for specific indications. The increasing demand for outpatient treatment along with advancements in technology and clinical quality may allow for broader use of CCE. Artificial intelligence-based analysis and quality assessment could enhance the quality and affordability of CCE.
NATURE REVIEWS GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ian I. Lei, Gohar J. Nia, Elizabeth White, Hagen Wenzek, Santi Segui, Angus J. M. Watson, Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Ramesh P. Arasaradnam
Summary: Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained popularity in healthcare, with colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) being adopted to alleviate the backlog caused by the COVID pandemic. AI-assisted colon capsule video analysis has become a prominent research area, but healthcare professionals face challenges in understanding complex machine learning concepts. This paper aims to bridge the knowledge gap, simplify technical terms, and explore the impact of AI in CCE, while discussing ethical challenges and potential flaws.