Capsule Endoscopy

Capsule Endoscopy is a cutting-edge, non-invasive diagnostic technique that allows for the detailed examination of the small intestine. The patient swallows a tiny, pill-sized camera that captures thousands of images as it moves naturally through the digestive tract. This procedure is highly effective in detecting conditions such as small intestine bleeding, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, tumors, and obscure gastrointestinal disorders. It is an ideal alternative for patients who require detailed imaging but cannot undergo traditional endoscopic procedures.

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.