Video-capsule endoscopy – current and future role

Video-capsule endoscopy is a non-invasive technology that directly visualizes  the mucosa of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) is a first-line test for investigating the small bowel. The most common indications for SBCE include suspected small bowel bleeding, iron deficiency anaemia, suspected Crohn disease (CD) and the assessment of esta blished CD. SBCE is safe and well tolerated by patients. The most common complication of SBCE is capsule retention, defined as retention of the capsule in the GI tract for>2  weeks after ingestion.
Source: Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: New advances Source Type: research