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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 16, 2019; 11(6): 395-402
Published online Jun 16, 2019. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v11.i6.395
Training in video capsule endoscopy: Current status and unmet needs
Apostolos Koffas, Faidon-Marios Laskaratos, Owen Epstein
Apostolos Koffas, Gastroenterology Department, University Hospital of Larisa, Mezourlo, Larisa 41110, Greece
Faidon-Marios Laskaratos, Owen Epstein, Centre for Gastroenterology, Royal Free Hospital, Pond St, London NW3 2QG, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Koffas A, Laskaratos FM made the conception and design of the study, manuscript preparation; Epstein O made the critical revision and final approval of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors report no conflicts of interest related to this work.
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Corresponding author: Faidon-Marios Laskaratos, MD, MRCP, MSc, Doctor, Research Fellow, Centre for Gastroenterology, Royal Free Hospital, Pond St, London NW3 2QG, United Kingdom. flaskaratos@nhs.net
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Received: April 12, 2019
Peer-review started: April 12, 2019
First decision: May 8, 2019
Revised: May 19, 2019
Accepted: June 10, 2019
Article in press: June 10, 2019
Published online: June 16, 2019
Core Tip

Core tip: Small bowel and colon capsule endoscopy can accurately identify small bowel and colonic pathology. Standardized and structured training is required to optimize diagnostic competence.