Aim of the present study is the evaluation of the diagnostic value of a cap assisted upper GI-endoscopy compared to a standard upper GI-endoscopy regarding the visualisation and evaluation of the papilla duodeni major.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
101
cap assisted esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Rate of complete visualisation of papilla duodeni major
visualisation: none, incomplete, complete
Time frame: 120 seconds
Diagnostic yield in the upper GI-tract
All pathological findings which are seen during the examination should be reported (e.g. reflux esophagitis, Barret's esophagus, duodenal erosions, etc)
Time frame: up to 10 minutes
time of investigation
Duration of Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Time frame: up to 10 minutes
complication rate
Any complications related to the examination within one week would be reported.
Time frame: up to one week
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