Diagnostic yield of Capsule Endoscopy in the Setting of Iron Deficiency Anemia without Evidence of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
BACKGROUND: The diagnostic yield of capsule endoscopy (CE) in the setting of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) without evidence of occult/overt bleeding has been questioned. Often, these patients have nongastrointestinal causes of iron deficiency but undergo CE to exclude a potential small bowel source.
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/182542 |
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