Abstract:A. Baseline characteristics, type of surgery and indications for video capsule endoscopy in patients with normal anatomy and surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy (SAGIA) Variable Group SAGA Normal anatomy P value Hypothyroidism. (%) 18 (23.4) 23 16.5) 0.277 Scleroderma. (%) 3 (3.9) 1 (0.7) 0.131 Diabetes (%) 26 (33.8) 60 (43.2) 0.194 Parkinsonism. (%) 0 (0.0) 4 (2.9) 0.299 Indications for VCE Abdominal pain (%) 9 (11.7) 3 (2.2) 0.009 Concern for IBD (%) 2 (2.6) 1 (0.7) 0.29 Iron deficiency anemia (%) 23… Show more
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