Abstract
Capsule endoscopy is a new technology that, for the first time, allows complete, non-invasive endoscopic imaging of the small bowel. The efficacy of capsule endoscopy in the diagnosis of suspected small bowel diseases has been established. Important applications for surgeons include observations of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding and small bowel neoplasms.
MeSH terms
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Capsule Endoscopy*
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Digestive System Surgical Procedures*
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / surgery
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Humans
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Intestinal Diseases / diagnosis*
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Intestinal Diseases / surgery
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Intestinal Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Intestinal Neoplasms / surgery
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Intestine, Small / pathology*
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Intestine, Small / surgery
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Patient Selection*
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Practice Guidelines as Topic