Capsule endoscopy
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Term | Capsule endoscopy |
Short definition | Capsule endoscopy - (pronounced) (KAP-sul en-DOS-koh-pee) A procedure used to examine the inside of the intestine and other parts of the digestive tract. The patient swallows a capsule the size of a large tablet. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Capsule endoscopy - (pronounced) (KAP-sul en-DOS-koh-pee) A procedure used to examine the inside of the intestine and other parts of the digestive tract. The patient swallows a capsule the size of a large tablet. The capsule contains a tiny wireless camera that travels through the digestive tract. It takes pictures of the inside of the digestive tract and sends them to a small recorder worn around the patient's waist or shoulder. The images are then viewed on a computer by the doctor to check for signs of disease. The capsule leaves the body during bowel movements
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Capsule endoscopy
- Wikipedia's article - Capsule endoscopy
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