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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2008; 14(34): 5245-5253
Published online Sep 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.5245

Table 3 Frequency of capsule retention in patients undergoing capsule endoscopy (modified from Pennazio[50])

Clinical indication	Frequency of capsule retention (%)
Healthy volunteers	0
Obscure GI bleeding	1.5
Suspected Crohn’s disease	1.4
Known Crohn’s disease	4-13
Small-bowel tumor	10-25
Suspected small-bowel obstruction	21

Citation: Pennazio M, Rondonotti E, Franchis R. Capsule endoscopy in neoplastic diseases. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14(34): 5245-5253
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v14/i34/5245.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.14.5245