P138 The use of video capsule endoscopy (vce) in patinets with a new diagnosis of Crohn's disease: the experience of one center

Abstract Background Crohn’s disease can involve any segment of the gastrointestinal tract, with terminal ileum being most common affected part. The wireless or video capsule endoscopy (VCE) is a valuable diagnostic tool in detecting lesions small bowel beyond ileum. findings procedure combination other clinical, endoscopic and laboratory factors determine therapeutic plan. Herein, we analyzed VCE patients suspicious definite disease, assessed its contribution to Methods We evaluated these parameters retrospective analysis 127 who underwent our department since June 2020. Results 49/127 (51% male) were included study. mean age was 40.24 years (SD ±14.30, IQR= 73–15). majority them (93.9 %) presented newly diagnosed ileitis. examination performed detect bowel. 6.1% had chronic diarrhea without findings. 57.1% across entire bowel, 26.6% sparse ulcers In 12.2% multiple aphthous edema found 4.1% no After examination, initiation treatment considered 57.1%. Magnetic enterography (MRE) 24.5% patients. showed more extended compared MRE which non-specific ileitis up 15 cm all Conclusion mild reveals leading adjustments suspected contribute assessment severity location as well