Capsule endoscopy
Specialty of Paediatric gastroenterology
An endoscopic capsule is a device the size of a pill that contains a camera. It is used to perform examinations of the digestive system and to treat diseases of the small intestine and rectum. The endoscopic capsule is swallowed and thus runs through the digestive system providing images of the whole journey. Thanks to the endoscopic camera's build, it is a good method of recording intestinal transit and detecting any pathology of the small intestine and the colon, in a minimally invasive way. Currently, this technique is used in some medical centres as an alternative to traditional endoscopy.
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The idea of swallowing a pill that then sends photographs of your digestive tract to your doctor is something straight out of the future. In actual fact though, it is a safe and effective investigation offered to many patients of Dr Andrew Fagbemi, a top paediatric gastroenterologist. This diagnostic method allows a close-up examination of the small intestine, which is a very difficult area to access, but how exactly does a capsule endoscopy work? See more
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