Esophageal Capsule Endoscopy versus Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Evaluating Portal Hypertension: a Prospective Comparative Study of Performance and Tolerance

Abstract

Capsule endoscopy was feasible, safe, accurate, highly acceptable, and preferred by cirrhotic patients undergoing screening for portal hypertension. This new technique requires further and more extensive evaluation, as well as assessment of its cost-effectiveness.