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World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. Nov 5, 2021; 12(6): 103-112
Published online Nov 5, 2021. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v12.i6.103
Published online Nov 5, 2021. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v12.i6.103
Table 2 Effects of castor oil on colon capsule endoscopy performance, n (%)
| Variables | Overall | With castor oil | Without castor oil | P value |
| Capsule completion | 144/186 (77) | 54/62 (87) | 90/124 (73) | 0.0128 |
| Image quality(adequate/diagnostic) | 170/186 (91) | 56/62 (90) | 114/124 (92) | 0.3558 |
| Colonic transit time (hr) | ||||
| Mean: | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 0.1779 |
| 95%CI: -2.90 to 0.54 | ||||
| Range: | 0.25-13 | 0.25-13 | 0.5-13 | |
| CCE positivity | 109/186 (59) | 52/62 (84) | 57/124 (46) | < 0.0001 |
| CI: 2.85 to 13.11 | ||||
| OR 6.1 | ||||
| Polyp detection rate | 106/186 (57) | 51/62 (82) | 55/124 (44) | < 0.0001 |
| CI: 2.77 to 12.21 | ||||
| OR 5.8 |
- Citation: Semenov S, Ismail MS, O'Hara F, Sihag S, Ryan B, O'Connor A, O'Donnell S, McNamara D. Addition of castor oil as a booster in colon capsule regimens significantly improves completion rates and polyp detection. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther 2021; 12(6): 103-112
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2150-5349/full/v12/i6/103.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4292/wjgpt.v12.i6.103