Mucus in the small intestine forms a diffusion barrier where antimicrobial substances keep the epithelium free from microorganism. Mucus in the colon forms a dense inner mucus layer that bacteria ...

Opens in a new tab or window A shorter time lapse between ingestion of last laxative dose and small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) was associated with better visualization of the mucosa ...

A bowel obstruction is a blockage in the small or the large intestine. It can happen for many reasons, and can lead to severe complications. Dietary measures can help manage symptoms while waiting ...

Several studies over the last few years have suggested an association between abnormal hydrogen breath test findings and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and proposed small intestinal bacterial ...

Background and Study Aims: Capsule endoscopy is the first-line diagnostic technique for the small bowel. However, the inability to visualize the duodenal papilla is an inherent limitation of this ...