Table 3.
Consistency of the findings between VCE and DBE
| VCE findings | Diagnosis with DBE | |
|---|---|---|
| Dieulafoy lesion | 9 | 6a |
| Angiectasia | 8 | 8 |
| Erosion | 6 | 2b |
| Ulcer | 4 | 3c |
| Polyp | 3 | 3 |
| AVM | 3 | 3 |
| GIST | 2 | 2 |
| Jejunum varix | 2 | 1d |
AVM, Arteriovenous malformation ; GIST, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
a, The diagnoses of 3 patients were diverticulum of the jejunum, diverticulum of the colon, and ulcer scarring
b, No significant findings were observed with DBE in 4 patients
c, No significant findings were observed with DBE in one patient
d, Jejunal varix was suspected in one patient, but DBE failed because of adhesions