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Article, 2024

The Role of Capsule Endoscopy in the Diagnosis and Management of Small Bowel Tumors: A Narrative Review

Cancers, ISSN 2072-6694, Volume 16, 2, Page 262, 10.3390/cancers16020262

Contributors

Fantasia, Stefano 0009-0004-7380-0444 [1] [2] [3] Valdivia, Pablo Cortegoso 0000-0002-8793-5890 (Corresponding author) [1] [2] [3] Kayali, Stefano 0000-0003-4685-1276 [1] [2] [3] Koulaouzidis, George 0000-0001-8340-9423 [4] Pennazio, Marco 0000-0001-6151-0395 [5] Koulaouzidis, Anastasios K 0000-0002-2248-489X [4] [6] [7] [8]

Affiliations

  1. [1] Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, University Hospital of Parma, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy;, stefano.fantasia@unipr.it, (S.F.);, stefanokayali@gmail.com, (S.K.)
  2. [2] Ospedale di Parma
    3. [NORA names: Italy; Europe, EU; OECD];
  3. [3] University of Parma
    4. [NORA names: Italy; Europe, EU; OECD];
  4. [4] Pomeranian Medical University
    5. [NORA names: Poland; Europe, EU; OECD];
  5. [5] University of Turin
    6. [NORA names: Italy; Europe, EU; OECD];

Abstract

Small bowel tumors (SBT) are relatively rare, but have had a steadily increasing incidence in the last few decades. Small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) and device-assisted enteroscopy are the main endoscopic techniques for the study of the small bowel, the latter additionally providing sampling and therapeutic options, and hence acting complementary to SBCE in the diagnostic work-up. Although a single diagnostic modality is often insufficient in the setting of SBTs, SBCE is a fundamental tool to drive further management towards a definitive diagnosis. The aim of this paper is to provide a concise narrative review of the role of SBCE in the diagnosis and management of SBTs.

Keywords

bowel, bowel tumors, capsule, capsule endoscopy, decades, device-assisted enteroscopy, diagnosis, diagnostic modalities, diagnostic work-up, endoscopic techniques, endoscopy, enteroscopy, incidence, increased incidence, management, management of small bowel tumors, modalities, narrative review, narratives, options, review, samples, small bowel, small bowel capsule endoscopy, small bowel tumors, study, technique, therapeutic options, tumor, work-up

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