Upper gastrointestinal tract capsule endoscopy using a nurse-led protocol: First reported experience

Table 1 Upper gastrointestinal mucosal visualisation grading

Grade	Description
1	Poor view. More than 75% obscured by debris/bubbles/poor image clarity/illumination
2	Sub-optimal view. More than or equal to 50% obscured by debris/bubbles/poor image clarity/illumination
3	Reasonable view. Less than 50% obscured by debris/bubbles/poor image clarity/illumination
4	Good view. Less than 25% obscured by debris/bubbles/poor image clarity/illumination
5	Excellent. 100% complete view of the landmark

Views of each major landmark were graded; oesophagus, gastro-oesophageal junction; gastric cardia, fundus, body (anterior, posterior wall, greater and lesser curve), antrum, pylorus, and the first (D1) and second part of the duodenum (D2).