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Table 4 The influence of the use of scopolamine on the AV visualization rate during the FVE and CAE

From: Cap-assisted endoscopy increases ampulla of Vater visualization in high-risk patients

Use of scopolamine

FVE

CAE

AV visualization (%).

P value

AV visualization (%).

P value

Completely visualized

Partially/not visualized

Completely Visualized

Partially/not visualized

Yes

20 (38.5)

14 (28.0)

0.30

22 (22.2)

2 (66.7)

0.14

No

32 (61.5)

36 (72.0)

77 (77.8)

1 (33.3)

  1. FVE forward-viewing endoscopy, CAE cap-assisted endoscopy
  2. Values given as no