Chinese Guideline on Small-bowel Capsule Endoscopy (Condensed Edition, 2021, Shanghai) / 胃肠病学

ABSTRACT

Small-bowel capsule endoscopy has been widely used in clinical practice and become the first-line method for diagnosing of small - bowel disorders. In order to standardize the examination procedure of small - bowel capsule endoscopy, clarify the indications and contraindications, on the basis of clinical practice in China, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases (Shanghai), National Digestive Endoscopy Improvement System, Capsule Endoscopy Collaborative Group of Chinese Society of Digestive Endoscopology, and Capsule Endoscopy Group of Digestive Endoscopy Branch of Shanghai Medical Association organized domestic experts in relevant fields to search and discuss relevant literatures at home and abroad. The quality of evidence and strength of recommendations were rated using the grading of recommendations assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE) method. The reporting items for practice guidelines in healthcare (RIGHT) were followed to develop this guideline for providing guidance and decision-making basis for Chinese physicians.