Comparison of push and capsule enteroscopy
| Push enteroscopy | Capsule endoscopy | |
|---|---|---|
| *In area examined. | ||
| XXX, very good; XX, good; X, acceptable. | ||
| Image lesions* | XXX | XX |
| Biopsy | Yes | No |
| Therapy | Yes | No |
| Image quality | XXX | X |
| Real time viewing | Yes | No |
| Entire small bowel visibility | No | yes |
| Sedation | Yes | No |
| Patient acceptance | X | XXX |
| Image acquisition time | 30 min | 8 h |
| Image assessment time | 30 min (as above) | 1 h |
| Value in GI bleeding | XX | XXX |
| Manual skills needed | Yes | No |
| Clinical experience needed | Yes | For interpretation only |