Table 1 Study population
Study population n = 88 | |
|---|---|
Mean age in years | 52 ± 17.8 |
Male gender n (%) | 46 (52%) |
Mean follow up in months | 23 ± 19 |
Indication for capsule n (%) | |
Suspected Crohn’s disease | 37 (42%) |
Obscure occult bleeding | 21 (24%) |
Obscure overt bleeding | 14 (16%) |
Other | 16 (18%) |
Ultimate diagnosis n (%) | |
Crohn’s disease | 17 (19%) |
Irritable bowel syndrome | 14 (16%) |
NSAID enteritis | 12 (14%) |
Persistent non-specific enteritis | 2 (2%) |
No significant GI disease | 43 (49%) |