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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2014; 20(44): 16596-16602
Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16596
Table 3 Four-point grading scale for objective description of the level of cleanliness of the colon during colon capsule endoscopy[41]
Cleansing level scaleDescriptionCategories
PoorInadequate; Large amount of fecal residue precludes a complete examinationInadequate Quality of the investigation is significantly compromised
FairInadequate but examination completed
Enough feces or turbid fluid to prevent
a reliable examination
GoodAdequateAdequateQuality of the investigation is not significantly compromised
Small amount of feces or turbid fluid not interfering with examination
ExcellentAdequate
No more than small bits of adherent feces