The preliminary capsule endoscopy experience at ochsner clinic foundation
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Structured Approach to Colonoscopy Technique Optimization: A Single-Center Experience with Novice Endoscopists
Published on: July 11, 2025
1Department of Internal Medicine, Section on Gastroenterology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA.
Abstract:
Diagnostic capabilities for the small bowel have made a giant leap forward this year with the release and availability of the M2A Video Capsule by Given Imaging, Ltd. (Yoqneam, Israel). This technology is most applicable to the patient with unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding. The patient swallows the capsule, which can take continuous digital images of the gastrointestinal tract for the life of the self-contained battery. In April 2002, Ochsner Clinic Foundation began making this available to patients and referring physicians. Our experience with the first 19 cases is described.
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