Table 1 Specific causes for inconclusive small-bowel video capsule endoscopy procedures
From: Indications and diagnostic yield of small-bowel capsule endoscopy in a real-world setting
Causes for inconclusive procedures | Proportion of inconclusive procedures |
|---|---|
Reduced small bowel visualization and/or insufficient small bowel preparation | 41% (27/66) |
Inadequate capsule battery time | 27% (18/66) |
Error in picture transmission | 11% (7/66) |
Patient being unable to swallow capsule | 6% (4/66) |
Other technical issues | 6% (4/66) |
No available report | 9% (6/66) |