Capsule Endoscopy in Pediatrics: A Growing Experience

Capsule endoscopy (CE) usage and research in pediatrics is in its infancy, but growing. The possibility of avoiding ionizing radiation, deep sedation and general anesthesia makes CE an appealing tool for diagnosis and disease state monitoring in luminal pediatric gastrointestinal disorders. As such, clinical use is expanding but research has lagged behind, focusing on inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and polyposis syndromes. FDA approval in 2009 for children 2 years of age and older has resulted from the broader application of CE.

Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - February 3, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Stanley A. Cohen, Salvatore Oliva Source Type: research