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    • Gastroenterology
    • Medical Imaging
    • Endoscopy

    Background:

    • Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) has emerged as a significant advancement in gastrointestinal diagnostics over the past decade.
    • It offers a safe and minimally invasive method for visualizing the small intestine, aiding in the diagnosis of various conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the established role of WCE in small intestine imaging.
    • To discuss the current limitations of WCE in the esophagus and colon.
    • To explore potential future technological developments for capsule endoscopy.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current literature and clinical applications of wireless capsule endoscopy.
    • Analysis of the diagnostic yield of WCE for small-bowel conditions.
    • Discussion of emerging technologies and future directions in capsule endoscopy.

    Main Results:

    • WCE is a well-established, safe, and effective tool for diagnosing small intestine diseases.
    • Current applications of WCE are limited in the esophagus and colon compared to the small intestine.
    • Future research is focused on enhancing visualization and introducing maneuverability and biopsy capabilities.

    Conclusions:

    • Wireless capsule endoscopy is a key diagnostic modality for the small intestine.
    • Further technological innovation is required to broaden WCE applications to the esophagus and colon.
    • Enhanced visualization, in-capsule manipulation, and biopsy functions are anticipated future developments.