ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the diagnositic role of second generation colon capsule endoscopy in colorectal diseases.Methods After colon preparation procedure,fourteen volunteers were observed with second generation colon capsule endoscopy.During the examination,stomach and small bowel transit time,the colorectal examination time and the positive founding were recorded.Capsule excretion rate,the colon cleaning level and rate of adverse events also were assessed.Results Colorectal diseases including colon polyp,colon protrusion lesion and internal hemorrhoid were found in 7 volunteers.Stomach diseases including erosive gastritis and gastric ulcer in 10 volunteers.Small bowel diseases including small bowel polyp,ileum ulcer and small bowel protrusion lesion in 6 volunteers.Thirteen capsule were excreted within 480 minutes.The average colorectal examination time was 310 ± 125 minutes.The average stomach and small bowel transit time were 82 ± 39 minutes and 121 ± 73 minutes,respectively.The overall colon cleanliness was adequate in 7 patients.There are no severe adverse events during the examination.Conclusion The second generation capsule endoscopy can observe the colorectal mucosal changes and it might be considered as an adequate tool for colorectal diseases screening and diagnosis.