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Small intestinal transit time in critically ill patients using endoscopic video capsule

Authors: S Rauch, K Krueger, DI Sessler, N Roewer

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 2/2008

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We investigated the small bowel transit time and pathophysiological changes using a video capsule in ICU patients with head injuries. The gut was only recently recognized as pivotal in the disease process of critical illness; hence, work is needed to improve our understanding of how bowel dysfunction impacts healing. We hypothesized that new diagnostic technology such as wireless capsule endoscopy, which allows real-time investigation of the small bowel, will show that the small bowel transit time is increased in critically ill patients with brain injuries. …

Title: Small intestinal transit time in critically ill patients using endoscopic video capsule
Authors: S Rauch
K Krueger
DI Sessler
N Roewer
Publication date: 01-03-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 2/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/cc6540

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