Capsule endoscopy uses a small capsule containing a tiny camera which can take 2-4 images per second for 8 hours. It has been specifically developed to view the small bowel. Capsule endoscopy is used mainly to try and pinpoint bleeding in hidden areas in the small bowel. Capsule endoscopy is also useful for tracking small bowel tumours and obscure abdominal pain.
The capsule is swallowed and travels, just like piece of food, through the gullet, stomach, small bowel and into the large bowel. Recording probes, taped onto the abdomen, track the progress of the capsule as it makes its way through the gastrointestinal system. The images obtained by the capsule are transmitted to a data-recorder worn in a harness around the waist.
Facts About Capsule Endoscopy
First Edition 2007
Contents
- What is capsule endoscopy?
- What do I need to do to prepare for the capsule?
- What do I need to do to prepare for the capsule?
- What happens after the procedure?
- Are there any risks?
- Who can I contact if I have any questions?
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