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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2008; 14(34): 5254-5260
Published online Sep 14, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.5254
Table 2 ECE in portal hypertension: Results in published studies
AuthorYrnIndicationCapsuleIngestionSEPPVNPV
Ramirez[40]200530VaricesString SBStanding96%100%100%83.3%
Eisen[41]200632VaricesESO 14-fpsSupine100%89%(-)(-)
Eisen[41]200632PHGESO 14-fpsSupine100%77%(-)(-)
Lapalus[42]200621VaricesESO 14-fpsSupine81.2%100%100%57%