Endoluminal capsule monitoring
Endoluminal Capsule Monitoring
Endoluminal Capsule Monitoring (pronunciation: en-doh-LOO-mi-nal KAP-suh-l MON-i-tor-ing) is a medical procedure used to examine the gastrointestinal tract.
Etymology
The term "Endoluminal" is derived from the Latin words 'endo' meaning 'inside' and 'lumen' meaning 'light'. "Capsule" comes from the Latin 'capsula', a diminutive form of 'capsum', which means 'box'. "Monitoring" is derived from the Latin 'monere', which means 'to warn' or 'to advise'.
Procedure
Endoluminal Capsule Monitoring involves the use of a small, pill-sized device known as a capsule endoscope. This device is swallowed by the patient and travels through the gastrointestinal tract, capturing images which are then transmitted to a recording device worn by the patient. The images are later reviewed by a healthcare professional to diagnose conditions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, Crohn's disease, and celiac disease.
Related Terms
- Capsule Endoscopy: A procedure similar to Endoluminal Capsule Monitoring, but uses a capsule that contains a tiny camera to take pictures of the digestive tract.
- Gastrointestinal Tract: The series of organs in the digestive system through which food passes, nutrients are absorbed, and waste is eliminated.
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A symptom of many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including peptic ulcers and Crohn's disease.
- Crohn's Disease: A chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines, especially the colon and ileum, associated with ulcers and fistulae.
- Celiac Disease: A disease in which the small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten, leading to difficulty in digesting food.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endoluminal capsule monitoring
- Wikipedia's article - Endoluminal capsule monitoring
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