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Table 4 Initial Failures - Reasons and Rates

From: Unsedated peroral wireless pH capsule placement vs. standard pH testing: A randomized study and cost analysis

 

SC Group

WC Group

P

 

n = 43

n = 43

value

Total Failed (%)

3 (7)

5 (12)

0.713

Equipment Malfunction

1 (2)

2 (5)

 

Immediate Detachment (<1 hour)

 

1 (2)

 

Premature Detachment

 

1 (2)

 

Could not tolerate peroral insertion

 

1 (2)

 

Could not tolerate transnasal catheter

2 (5)

  

(self-removal)