Description

Saurin et al reported a classification of bleeding potential for a lesion seen on capsule endoscopy. This can aid in determining the appropriate management for avoiding a rebleed. The authors are from Hopital Edouard Herriot in Lyon, France.


Patient selection: occult bleeding with lesion identified on capsule endoscopy

 

Designation

Bleeding Potential

Lesions

P0

none

nodule without mucosal break; lymphangiectasia

P1

uncertain or low

mucosal erosion; mucosal red spot

P2

high

angioectasia; mucosal ulcer; varices; ulcerated tumor

 


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