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Table 3 Visualization of oesophagus, stomach and small intestine

From: Magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy in one-time gastro-small intestinal joint examination: a two-centre experience

Location

n (%)

Oesophagus

 

Visualization of oesophagus mucosa

763 (99.35)

Z-line visualization

372 (48.44)

4 quadrants

62 (8.07)

 ≥ 3 quadrants

87 (11.33)

2–3 quadrants

114 (14.84)

 < 2 quadrants

109 (14.19)

Stomach

 

Visualization of primary anatomical landmarks

 

Cardia

753 (98.05)

Fundus

738 (96.09)

Body

757 (98.57)

Angulus

762 (99.22)

Antrum

766 (99.74)

Pylorus

766 (99.74)

Small intestine

 

Visualization of small intestine mucosa

 

 < 25%

1 (0.13)

25–50%

14 (1.82)

50–75%

160 (20.83)

 ≥ 75%

593 (77.21)