Capsule Endoscopy

​Capsule Endoscopy is a non-invasive, high quality, disposable, diagnostic imaging device for the use in the gastrointestinal tract. Capsule Endoscopy uses a disposable miniature video camera contained in a capsule (Camera Pill Endoscope) that is ingested by the patient. It is propelled by peristalsis to naturally move through the digestive tract. The Camera Pill contains a complete optical system with a video chip, light source, transmitter, and energy source designed specifically for direct imaging within the intestinal tract. The camera takes two images per second, which is approximately 50,000 pictures in a 8 hour period. It transmits the data to a recording device worn around the waist of the patient. 

Once the study is completed, the recording device is connected to a computer whose software provides the images to the computer screen. The procedure is ambulatory, allowing patients to continue daily activities throughout the endoscopic examination.