Capsule Endoscopy
A technology that uses a swallowed video capsule to take photographs of the inside of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. As the capsule which contains a small camera travels through the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine, it takes photographs rapidly. The photographs are transmitted by the radio transmitter to a small receiver that is worn on the waist of the patient who is undergoing the capsule endoscopy. At the end of the procedure, approximately 24 hours later, the photographs are downloaded from the receiver into a computer, and the images are reviewed by a physician.
Sedation or anesthesia is not necessary for this procedure.