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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2014; 20(26): 8416-8423
Published online Jul 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i26.8416
Published online Jul 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i26.8416
Role of small bowel capsule endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of iron deficiency anemia in elderly: A comprehensive review of the current literature
Adnan Muhammad, Patrick Brady, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL 33620, United States
Gitanjali Vidyarthi, Division of Gastroenterology, James A Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, FL 33620, United States
Author contributions: Muhammad A, Vidyarthi G and Brady P contributed equally to the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Adnan Muhammad, MD, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33620, United States. adnan_muhd@hotmail.com
Telephone: +1-813-9742034 Fax: +1-813-9745333
Received: November 6, 2013
Revised: January 30, 2014
Accepted: March 12, 2014
Published online: July 14, 2014
Revised: January 30, 2014
Accepted: March 12, 2014
Published online: July 14, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common problem especially in the elderly. Small bowel (SB) lesions may be the source of IDA. Capsule endoscopy (CE) provides direct visualization of entire SB mucosa. Angioectasia is one of the commonest lesions seen on the CE in elderly with IDA. The diagnostic yield of CE for IDA increases with advancing age. Balloon assisted enteroscopy is used to treat the lesions seen on CE causing IDA.