Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Endoscopic Procedures III: Video Capsule Endoscopy01:28

Endoscopic Procedures III: Video Capsule Endoscopy

1.5K
Capsule endoscopy, or wireless or video capsule endoscopy, is a diagnostic procedure for examining the entire gastrointestinal tract. Patients swallow a capsule about the size of a vitamin tablet. The capsule is equipped with a transmitter, a battery, an LED light source, and a color video camera to capture images throughout the gastrointestinal tract. This procedure is particularly useful for diagnosing conditions such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, tumors, polyps, ulcers,...
1.5K
Imaging Studies III: Gastrointestinal Motility Studies and Virtual Colonoscopy01:26

Imaging Studies III: Gastrointestinal Motility Studies and Virtual Colonoscopy

659
This lesson explores three gastrointestinal imaging techniques: radionuclide testing, colonic transit studies, and virtual colonoscopy.
Radionuclide Testing
Radionuclide testing is a sophisticated medical technique for assessing gastrointestinal motility. It focuses on gastric emptying and colonic transit time. Radioactive markers track the movement of food through the digestive system, providing insights into gastrointestinal disorders.
In gastric emptying studies, a meal's liquid and...
659
Upper GI Series: Barium Swallow01:24

Upper GI Series: Barium Swallow

2.5K
The Barium Swallow Study, or a Barium Esophagogram, is a diagnostic imaging method used to visualize the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. It employs barium sulfate, a radiopaque contrast material, to provide clear images of the upper digestive system, helping to identify abnormalities, diseases, or structural issues.
Purpose and Procedure
Patients undergoing this procedure ingest a liquid containing barium sulfate with a chalky...
2.5K
Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders01:20

Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders

1.6K
Gastrointestinal or GI motility disorders are characterized by irregular gastrointestinal tract movements, disrupting food transit from the mouth to the anus. They are caused by damage or dysfunction in gut muscles or nerves. These disorders can cause symptoms such as severe constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and swallowing difficulties. Disorders can affect any segment of the GI tract and range widely in severity, from common conditions like GERD to life-threatening conditions like...
1.6K
Endoscopic Studies I: Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy01:30

Endoscopic Studies I: Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy

1.1K
Endoscopy is a non-surgical medical technique used to examine a person's internal organs and vessels. This lesson will focus on two types of endoscopic studies: bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy.
Bronchoscopy
Description
Bronchoscopy is a procedure that involves direct visualization of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. A flexible fiber optic or rigid bronchoscope is used to carry out the procedure. The fiber-optic bronchoscope is more frequently used due...
1.1K
Mucosal Barrier of the Stomach01:25

Mucosal Barrier of the Stomach

2.6K
The gastric glands contain parietal cells that secrete hydrochloric acid (HCl) for digestion. The cells secrete HCl because it is highly corrosive and essential for breaking down food. To achieve this, they secrete hydrogen and chloride ions into the lumen of the gastric glands, which combine to form HCl.
Within parietal cells, carbonic acid is first formed through the reaction of water and carbon dioxide. The dissociation of carbonic acid releases bicarbonate and hydrogen ions. The bicarbonate...
2.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Significance of T2 hyperintensity in extraocular muscle hypertrophy.

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2025
Same author

[Survey of the management of moderate to severe active Graves' orbitopathy at 28 metropolitan centers of excellence in France].

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2024
Same author

[HYPNOSTRESS study: Interest of medical hypnosis in the evaluation of perceived stress and the experience of hospitalization in an internal medicine department].

La Revue de medecine interne·2024
Same author

Cyclophosphamide vs rituximab for eradicating inhibitors in acquired hemophilia A: A randomized trial in 108 patients.

Thrombosis research·2024
Same author

Pulmonary hypertension in connective tissue diseases: What every CTD specialist should know - but is afraid to ask!

La Revue de medecine interne·2023
Same author

Skin lesions.

La Revue de medecine interne·2023
Same journal

Letter: Interpretation of Cognitive and Clinical Outcomes in the Randomised Trial of Rifaximin for Covert Hepatic Encephalopathy.

Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics·2026
Same journal

Editorial: Dissecting the Natural History of Recurrent Pancreatitis.

Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics·2026
Same journal

Letter: Severity-Informed Enrichment for Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis Trials.

Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics·2026
Same journal

Letter: HBsAg Loss After COVID-19 Vaccination: Implications for HBV Screening, Immunity Monitoring, and Health Worker Protection in LMICs. Authors' Reply.

Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics·2026
Same journal

Editorial: Mind the Gap-Peripheral Immune Signatures of HBV Cirrhosis in an Underserved Population.

Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics·2026
Same journal

Editorial: Fatigue in Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction-An Important Symptom to Recognise.

Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 28, 2026

Flexible Colonoscopy in Mice to Evaluate the Severity of Colitis and Colorectal Tumors Using a Validated Endoscopic Scoring System
15:49

Flexible Colonoscopy in Mice to Evaluate the Severity of Colitis and Colorectal Tumors Using a Validated Endoscopic Scoring System

Published on: October 16, 2013

31.7K

Gastrointestinal mucosal abnormalities using videocapsule endoscopy in systemic sclerosis.

I Marie1, M Antonietti, E Houivet

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France.

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
|June 4, 2014
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients frequently experience gastrointestinal mucosal abnormalities, primarily vascular lesions like watermelon stomach and telangiectasia. Nailfold videocapillaroscopy can help identify SSc patients at risk for these bleeding complications.

More Related Videos

Murine Endoscopy for In Vivo Multimodal Imaging of Carcinogenesis and Assessment of Intestinal Wound Healing and Inflammation
09:42

Murine Endoscopy for In Vivo Multimodal Imaging of Carcinogenesis and Assessment of Intestinal Wound Healing and Inflammation

Published on: August 26, 2014

18.5K
Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia
05:07

Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia

Published on: July 21, 2023

1.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 28, 2026

Flexible Colonoscopy in Mice to Evaluate the Severity of Colitis and Colorectal Tumors Using a Validated Endoscopic Scoring System
15:49

Flexible Colonoscopy in Mice to Evaluate the Severity of Colitis and Colorectal Tumors Using a Validated Endoscopic Scoring System

Published on: October 16, 2013

31.7K
Murine Endoscopy for In Vivo Multimodal Imaging of Carcinogenesis and Assessment of Intestinal Wound Healing and Inflammation
09:42

Murine Endoscopy for In Vivo Multimodal Imaging of Carcinogenesis and Assessment of Intestinal Wound Healing and Inflammation

Published on: August 26, 2014

18.5K
Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia
05:07

Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia

Published on: July 21, 2023

1.6K

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Rheumatology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Systemic sclerosis (SSc) lacks extensive research on videocapsule endoscopy findings.
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal abnormalities in SSc remain largely undetermined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and characteristics of GI mucosal abnormalities in SSc patients using videocapsule endoscopy.
  • To identify SSc patients at risk for potentially bleeding GI vascular mucosal abnormalities.

Main Methods:

  • Videocapsule endoscopy was performed on 50 SSc patients.

Main Results:

  • 52% of SSc patients exhibited GI mucosal abnormalities.
  • Predominant lesions included watermelon stomach (34.6%), telangiectasia (26.9%), and angiodysplasia (38.5%).
  • GI vascular lesions correlated with limited cutaneous SSc, digital ulcers, higher nailfold videocapillaroscopy scores, anemia, and lower ferritin levels.

Conclusions:

  • SSc is associated with a high frequency of GI mucosal abnormalities, predominantly vascular damage.
  • GI vascular lesions strongly correlate with severe extra-digestive vasculopathy, supporting a diffuse vasculopathy theory.
  • Nailfold videocapillaroscopy is a valuable tool for identifying SSc patients at risk for GI bleeding complications.