Open AccessCapsule endoscopy: Beyond small bowel
Author(s) -
Samuel N. Adler
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of digestive endoscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-5050
pISSN - 0976-5042
DOI - 10.4103/0976-5042.95038
Subject(s) - capsule endoscopy , medicine , endoscopy , digestive tract , general surgery , esophagus , radiology , gastroenterology , surgery
In this article the brief and dramatic history of capsule endoscopy of the digestive tract is reviewed. Capsule endoscopy offers a non invasive method to diagnose diseases that affect the esophagus, small bowel and colon. Technological improvements relating to optics, software, data recorders with two way communication have revolutionized this field. These advancements have produced better diagnostic performance