Nitesh Ratnakar, MD, said capsule endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that does not require sedation or any recovery time. The pill, which is approximately the size of a large vitamin, passes through the body between 24-48 hours. The images from the pill are captured and delivered wirelessly to a data recorder patients wear outside their clothing, according to the news report.
Read the news report about capsule endoscopy at Davis Memorial Hospital.
Read other coverage about capsule endoscopy:
– Mannitol Plus Simethicone Provides Improved Bowel Prep Before Capsule Endoscopy
– AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Open House Features Mock Colonoscopy
– PillCam SB Capsule Receives FDA Approval
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