TY - JOUR
T1 - Recent advances in endoscopic capsule imaging
T2 - See what we have been missing
AU - Leighton, Jonathan A.
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - Depiction of the small intestine has always been a challenge because of its length and tortuosity. The development of capsule endoscopy has been a significant advance that has allowed for more complete small intestine evaluations. The capsule is disposable, captures 2 images per second, and has a battery life of approximately 8 hours. Images are transmitted to a data recorder via digital radio frequency communication, and downloaded to the workstation computer, where it can be read by a gastroenterologist. One of the complications of use is capsule retention; however, a patency capsule has been developed that indicates whether obstruction is present before capsule endoscopy is performed. Capsule endoscopy has renewed interest in the diagnosis and evaluation of small intestinal diseases, been partly responsible for increased research in this area, and led to the development of newer radiologic and endoscopic techniques to evaluate the small intestine.
AB - Depiction of the small intestine has always been a challenge because of its length and tortuosity. The development of capsule endoscopy has been a significant advance that has allowed for more complete small intestine evaluations. The capsule is disposable, captures 2 images per second, and has a battery life of approximately 8 hours. Images are transmitted to a data recorder via digital radio frequency communication, and downloaded to the workstation computer, where it can be read by a gastroenterologist. One of the complications of use is capsule retention; however, a patency capsule has been developed that indicates whether obstruction is present before capsule endoscopy is performed. Capsule endoscopy has renewed interest in the diagnosis and evaluation of small intestinal diseases, been partly responsible for increased research in this area, and led to the development of newer radiologic and endoscopic techniques to evaluate the small intestine.
KW - Capsule endoscopy
KW - Gastrointestinal endoscopy
KW - Small intestine
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M3 - Article
C2 - 16957663
AN - SCOPUS:33748941287
SN - 1533-001X
VL - 6
SP - S19-S27
JO - Reviews in gastroenterological disorders
JF - Reviews in gastroenterological disorders
IS - SUPPL. 1
ER -