Wireless Motililty Capsule Versus Other Diagnostic Technologies for Evaluating Gastroparesis and Constipation: A Comparative Effectiveness Review Executive Summary
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Review 761 Reasons for Exclusion at Abstract Review Level* No original data: 256 No subjects with suspected gastroparesis or slowtransit constipation: 259 Does not evaluate wireless motility capsule or capsule that measures pH, pressure, motility or transit time: 251 No human subjects: 52 Does not include an adult population: 19 Other reason: 24 Reasons for Exclusion at Article Review Level* No original data: 16 No subjects with suspected gastroparesis or slowtransit constipation: 26 Does not evaluate wireless motility capsule: 53 Does not have an appropriate comparison group: 50 No outcome of interest: 10 Does not apply to Key Question: 8 Other reason: 12 Includes Studies 12 (18 publications) Duplicates 760
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تاریخ انتشار 2013