Capsule endoscopy - a non-invasive modality to investigate the GI tract: out with the old and in with the new?

Capsule endoscopy has had significant development since it was introduced into the field of medicine in 2000. It is non-invasive, well tolerated, does not require sedation and is a first-line small bowel investigative modality. As it transits through the entire gastrointestinal (GI) tract, it has the potential to provide a pan-enteric examination. In this review we will discuss the new diagnostic modalities along with traditional methods which have been used for examination of the gastro intestinal (GI) tract. The main focus of this review will be on the use of capsule endoscopy for pan-enteric examination. Capsule endoscopy is an accepted first-line investigation for the small bowel. Diagnostic sensitivity of the colon capsule is comparable to colonoscopy in controlled trials and is being evaluated in high-risk patients in routine clinical practice in national programs. Preliminary data suggest that a magnetic-controlled examination of the upper GI tract could be developed to enable a complete upper GI examination.

Citation

Priya Oka, Mark McAlindon, Reena Sidhu. Capsule endoscopy - a non-invasive modality to investigate the GI tract: out with the old and in with the new? Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology. 2022 Jul;16(7):591-599

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PMID: 35695266

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