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Published on: January 11, 2011
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N Barroso Relinque1, A Caunedo Alvarez, M Rodríguez Téllez
1Digestive Service, Hospital Universitario, Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain.
Abstract:
Wireless endoscopy consists of a small-sized device which allows gastrointestinal tract images to be taken as it physiologically advances along its lumen after being orally ingested. Its primary contribution is the study of small bowel conditions, a gastrointestinal tract segment in which diagnosis difficulties still arise when using current tests, including enteroscopy. Preliminary studies in animals and healthy subjects have revealed data on image quality, sensitivity, specificity, and safety that demonstrate the benefits of this new technique. This review discusses technical aspects, indications and contraindications, as well as studies reported so far on this endoscopic diagnostic procedure.
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