An endoscopy is a procedure that uses imaging to evaluate the organs and tissues of your body, including your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Being able to visualize your GI tract can help your doctor ...

Capsule endoscopy is a procedure that uses a pill-sized camera to check the midsection of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract for any abnormalities. An endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure in which ...

Technological developments in recent years, which include advances in image quality and improved diagnostic sensitivity, are broadening the options for diagnosing gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.

Capsule endoscopy for exploring the colon in a minimally invasive manner diagnoses 64% of all lesions located by means of conventional colonoscopy. The endoscopy capsule for exploring the colon is a ...

A recent study published in the journal Gut compares the efficacy of capsule endoscopy to CT colonography in patients with an incomplete colonoscopy. Of the 100 patients enrolled, capsule endoscopy ...

Guam Regional Medical City has new capsule camera technology that will make checking for stomach problems easier and without the need for sedation or a traditional endoscope. GRMC, in a release, said ...

Colonoscopy and endoscopy are the primary diagnostic and therapeutic avenues for a number of GI conditions, but these procedures are not always possible. Capsule endoscopy has arisen as a minimally ...

‌Capsule endoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look inside your gastrointestinal tract. It's a type of endoscopy done using a wireless camera that fits inside a tiny, disposable capsule.

You swallow a capsule that contains a small disposable camera. The capsule is the size of a vitamin pill. The camera takes lots of pictures as it travels along your gut. The camera sends the pictures ...