Abstract
The prospect of endoscopically visualizing the small bowel is a medical breakthrough. Significant technological advancements are pushing the frontier even further: improved optics, maneuverable capsules, and the possibility of simultaneous sampling and localized treatment. The field has also witnessed software advancements. This chapter will give a basic overview of the current manufacturers capsule endoscopy hardware and software with a major emphasis on the technological improvements since initial release into the marketplace.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Endoscopy in Small Bowel Disorders |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 237-244 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319144153 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319144146 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Blood indicators
- Capsule endoscopy
- Data download
- Optics
- Patient registration
- Report generation
- Resolution
- Small bowel
- Software
- Study analysis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)