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Endoscopy May 2019 PMID 30360012

Diagnostic yield of magnetically assisted capsule endoscopy versus gastroscopy in recurrent and refractory iron deficiency anemia.

Hey-Long Ching, Melissa F Hale, Matthew Kurien, Jennifer A Campbell, Stefania Chetcuti Zammit, Ailish Healy, Victoria Thurston, John M Hebden, Reena Sidhu, Mark E McAlindon

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Many discussions underscore the diagnostic benefits of MACE, such as its ability to detect more lesions and reduce patient discomfort, with phrases like 'increase the diagnostic yield' and references to existing studies. The tone is analytical but optimistic, emphasizing practical advantages and future potential, which reflects a balanced interest and moderate impact on clinical practices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussants seem to agree that the study demonstrates the benefits of MACE over traditional gastroscopy, highlighting its diagnostic advantages and potential clinical relevance.

InterestHigh interest

The group's discussions show high interest, evidenced by references to specific findings and broader applications, such as examining both the upper GI tract and small bowel simultaneously.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively engage by questioning the methodology, sharing related studies, and discussing implications, indicating a moderate but meaningful level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussion suggests that MACE could influence clinical practices, some remain cautious about widespread adoption, leading to a moderate impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compares magnetic-assisted capsule endoscopy (MACE) with traditional gastroscopy (EGD) in patients with recurrent or refractory iron deficiency anemia (IDA), finding that MACE detects more gastrointestinal lesions, especially in areas beyond the reach of EGD.
  • MACE showed higher diagnostic yields both in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract and small bowel, revealing more pathology and lesions such as ulcers, angioectasias, and mucosal damage, with fewer patient discomfort and pain scores compared to EGD.
  • Overall, MACE is a promising, less invasive alternative to EGD that offers more comprehensive detection of GI abnormalities in patients with challenging cases of IDA.]
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Mark McAlindon
@Rockinbanjo · X

@drkeithsiau @RodriguezParra_ @PerelmansPearls @ScopingSundays @annefanliu_md @DHassMD @vaibhav_manu @NnekaUfereMD @BilalMohammadMD @AhmadBazarbashi @RobertoSimonsMD @LizzieAbyMD @DrMalSimons @shifaumarMD @SanchezLunaMD @rmulkimd True. Although you could do capsule to examine both upper GI tract and small bowel at the same time and increase the diagnostic yield! Ching HL et al., Gastrointest Endosc. 2019 Sep;90(3):430-439 and Endoscopy. 2019 May;51(5):409-418. doi: 10.1055/a-0750-5682.

May 25, 2020 · 2 likes · 207 followers View post →
Endoscopy Journal
@endoscopyjrnl · X

“Diagnostic yield of magnetically assisted capsule endoscopy versus gastroscopy in recurrent and refractory iron deficiency anemia” by Hey-Long Ching et al. Fig.3 Pathology in the upper gastrointestinal tract ... Read more here: https://t.co/pA0kVLwNYm https://t.co/ZorOswgzYo

May 21, 2019 · 1 like · 11,575 followers View post →

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Mark McAlindon
@Rockinbanjo · X

@drkeithsiau @RodriguezParra_ @PerelmansPearls @ScopingSundays @annefanliu_md @DHassMD @vaibhav_manu @NnekaUfereMD @BilalMohammadMD @AhmadBazarbashi @RobertoSimonsMD @LizzieAbyMD @DrMalSimons @shifaumarMD @SanchezLunaMD @rmulkimd True. Although you could do capsule to examine both upper GI tract and small bowel at the same time and increase the diagnostic yield! Ching HL et al., Gastrointest Endosc. 2019 Sep;90(3):430-439 and Endoscopy. 2019 May;51(5):409-418. doi: 10.1055/a-0750-5682.

May 25, 2020 · 2 likes · 207 followers View post →
Endoscopy Journal
@endoscopyjrnl · X

“Diagnostic yield of magnetically assisted capsule endoscopy versus gastroscopy in recurrent and refractory iron deficiency anemia” by Hey-Long Ching et al. Fig.3 Pathology in the upper gastrointestinal tract ... Read more here: https://t.co/pA0kVLwNYm https://t.co/ZorOswgzYo

May 21, 2019 · 1 like · 11,575 followers View post →