Observational Study
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jul 16, 2024; 16(7): 424-431
Published online Jul 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i7.424
Table 1 General features of the endoscopic video-capsule findings
Variables
Normal findings, n of 7 (5.26%)
Abnormal findings, n of 126 (94.7%)
Overall, n of 133
Age1 in yr70.0 (53.5-77.5)74.5 (61.4-81.6)73.9 (61.2-81.7)
Sex
    Male2 (28.6)70 (55.6)72 (54.1)
    Female5 (71.4)56 (44.4)61 (45.9)
Indications
    Unexplained anemia7 (100)114 (90.5)121 (91.0)
    Occult bleeding3 (42.9)28 (22.8)31 (23.3)
    Crohn’s disease0 (0.0)1 (0.8)1 (0.75)
GTT1 in min24.5 (13.2-29.7)13.0 (5.5-26.0)14 (6-29)
SBTT1 in min26.5 (8.0-31.5)30.0 (17.0-44.2)30 (17-44)
Patient preparation
    Good7 (100)121 (96.0)128 (96.2)
    Deficient0 (0.0)5 (4.0)5 (3.8)
    Limited test2 (28.6)19 (15.1)21 (15.8)
    Bleeding stigmata0 (0.0)5 (4.08)5 (3.79)
    Active bleeding0 (0.0)12 (9.05)12 (9.09)