Published online Mar 7, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i9.1121
Peer-review started: November 22, 2023
First decision: December 7, 2023
Revised: January 14, 2024
Accepted: February 1, 2024
Article in press: February 1, 2024
Published online: March 7, 2024
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Traditional esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), an invasive examination method, can cause discomfort and pain in patients. In contrast, magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy (MCE), a noninvasive method, is being applied for the detection of stomach and small intestinal diseases, but its application in treating esophageal diseases is not widespread.
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of detachable string MCE (ds-MCE) for the diagnosis of esophageal diseases.
Fifty patients who had been diagnosed with esophageal diseases were pros
Using EGD as the gold standard, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and diagnostic accuracy of ds-MCE for esophageal disease detection were 85.71%, 86.21%, 81.82%, 89.29%, and 86%, respectively. ds-MCE was more comfortable and convenient than EGD was, with 80% of patients feeling that ds-MCE examination was very comfortable or comfortable and 50% of patients believing that detachable string v examination was very convenient.
This study revealed that ds-MCE has the same diagnostic effects as traditional EGD for esophageal diseases and is more comfortable and convenient than EGD, providing a novel noninvasive method for treating esophageal diseases.
Core Tip: Our study highlights detachable string magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy (ds-MCE) as an innovative, noninvasive technique for esophageal diagnosis that matches the 86% accuracy of traditional esophagogastroduodenoscopy while significantly enhancing patient comfort. With 80% of patients reporting a favorable experience, ds-MCE stands to increase compliance and revolutionize the approach to esophageal disease management, offering a promising leap forward in gastroenterological diagnostics with minimal patient discomfort.