
Capsule Endoscopy is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure that uses a small, pill-sized camera (capsule) to take thousands of pictures of the digestive tract, especially the small intestine, which is difficult to view with traditional endoscopy.
Key Features:
Miniature camera inside a capsule
Wireless: Transmits images to an external recorder
Battery-powered: Lasts 8–12 hours
High-resolution images: Of the small intestine mucosa
Disposable: Single-use capsule
Uses:
Diagnosing:
Unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding
Crohn’s disease
Small bowel tumors
Celiac disease
Polyps or ulcers
Monitoring disease progression or treatment effectiveness in the small intestine