Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Negative video capsule enteroscopy - what's the next step?

Mafalda Sousa1, Rolando Pinho1, Adélia Rodrigues1

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4434-502 Porto, Portugal.

Gastroenterologia Y Hepatologia
|July 30, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Multi-region occupancy models reveal broad-scale land-use effects on medium-sized mammals.

Journal of environmental management·2026
Same author

High Densities of Large Herbivores Rapidly Disrupt Ecosystem Integrity.

Global change biology·2026
Same author

Promoting a social equity approach to sexual harassment prevention across higher education: the Uni4Equity project.

Frontiers in public health·2026
Same author

Valorisation of seafood wastewater using halotolerant purple bacteria with high antioxidant content as aquafeed.

Bioresource technology·2026
Same author

Obesity and Tolerance to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Cancers·2026
Same author

The insertion of an ATTTC repeat in an Alu element hyperactivates a neurodevelopmental enhancer in spinocerebellar ataxia type 37.

Cell reports·2026

A negative video capsule endoscopy (VCE) result requires interpretation based on the clinical indication. Further small bowel studies are recommended for suspected bleeding, while other conditions may warrant different management or follow-up.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) is a key tool for examining small-bowel mucosa.
  • Limitations of VCE necessitate a structured approach for interpreting negative findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and define the appropriate clinical approach following a negative VCE examination.
  • To guide management decisions based on the indication for VCE.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current guidelines and evidence.
  • Analysis of negative VCE findings across different clinical scenarios.

Main Results:

  • Negative VCE in suspected small bowel bleeding (SSBB) requires further study for overt or significant occult bleeding, but supportive care may suffice for mild anemia.
Keywords:
Capsule endoscopyCápsula endoscópicaEnfermedad inflamatoria intestinalEnteroscopiaEnteroscopyHemorragia del intestino delgadoInflammatory bowel diseaseIntestino delgadoSmall bowel bleedingSmall bowel tumorsSmall-bowelTumores intestinales pequeños

Related Experiment Videos

  • Normal VCE is highly sensitive for inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Small bowel tumor suspicion carries a high risk of false negatives with VCE, mandating alternative imaging.
  • Negative VCE in polyposis syndromes indicates repeat screening in 2-3 years.

    • Conclusions:

    • The interpretation of a negative VCE is indication-dependent.
    • Management strategies must be tailored to the specific clinical context after a negative VCE.