MGM Capsule Endoscopy

Capsule Endoscopy

Capsule endoscopy is a diagnostic tool that is useful in imaging the small intestine. A camera sits inside a vitamin-size capsule that is swallowed. As the capsule travels through the digestive tract, the camera takes thousands of pictures that are later analysed.

How is it performed?

First, adhesive patches are attached to the abdomen, each patch contains an antenna with wires that connect to a recorder. The recorder is worn around the waist.
The doctor will ask the patient to swallow the camera capsule with some water.
The patient can then go about their day, although the doctor might suggest some restrictions.
One must wait two hours after swallowing the capsule to resume drinking clear liquids.
The capsule endoscopy procedure is complete after eight hours or when the capsule is excreted.
The recorder is submitted to the doctor for analysis of the photos.