Table 1.
Capsule endoscopy findings in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
Findings | n (%) |
Positive findings in CE | 118 (84.9) |
Normal | 21 (15.1) |
Angiodysplasia | 27 (19.42) |
Polypoid lesion | 25 (17.98) |
Ulcer | 25 (17.98) |
Erosions | 22 (15.82) |
Malign lesions | 7 (5.12) |
Active bleeding | 4 (2.87) |
Portal hypertensive enteropathy | 2 (1.43) |
Mucosal bleeding | 2 (1.43) |
Arteriovenous malformation | 2 (1.43) |
Diverticulum | 1 (0.71) |
Parasite infection | 1 (0.71) |
CE: Capsule endoscopy.