Capsule Endoscopy

Capsule endoscopy is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure that involves swallowing a small, pill-sized camera to capture images of the digestive tract, especially the small intestine. This procedure is used to examine areas of the digestive system that are difficult to reach with traditional endoscopic methods. It provides a detailed view of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, aiding in the diagnosis of various conditions, including unexplained GI bleeding, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, and tumors.

Capsule endoscopy helps doctors see inside the patient’s small intestine — an area that isn’t easily reached with more-traditional endoscopy procedures. Traditional endoscopy involves passing a long, flexible tube equipped with a video camera down the patient’s throat or through the patient’s rectum.

Capsule endoscopy is also known as Capsule enteroscopy or Wireless capsule endoscopy. Capsule endoscopy allows for examination of the small intestine, which cannot be easily accessed by traditional methods of endoscopy.