About This Test
Capsule endoscopy involves swallowing a pill-sized camera that takes thousands of pictures as it travels through the digestive tract. It's particularly useful for examining the small intestine, which is difficult to reach with traditional endoscopy.
What It Evaluates
- Evaluates: obscure GI bleeding, Crohn's disease, small bowel tumors, celiac disease monitoring
What It Can Detect
- Detects: small bowel bleeding sources, Crohn's disease lesions, tumors, vascular malformations
Therapeutic Capabilities
- Diagnostic only - may guide further treatment decisions
When Is It Recommended?
This test is often recommended when standard endoscopy and colonoscopy haven't identified the source of bleeding or to evaluate small bowel Crohn's disease.
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Dr. Ashwini Kumar Banerjee is JAG-certified and has performed thousands of endoscopic procedures with excellent outcomes.
Book AppointmentExpert Credentials
- JAG Certified Endoscopist
- ERCP & EUS Specialist
- 20+ Years Experience
- NHS UK Trained