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Application Analysis of Capsule Endoscopy Components

A typical capsule endoscope contains several major components: housing, optical window, LED array, optical lens, CMOS image sensor, RF transmitter, antenna, and power supply. Below is a general analysis of the purpose of each of the capsule endoscopy components.

2023-03-13

Notes on Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy

Ⅰ. Precautions for small bowel capsule endoscopy:

1. If you take iron, it is recommended to stop 3-5 days before the examination.

2. Stop taking ACEI (such as enalapril, captopril, etc.)/ARB (such as valsartan, telmisartan, irbesartan, etc.) on the day of oral laxatives and 72 hours after that.

2023-03-13

Performance Characteristics, Complications and Prevention of Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy

Ⅰ. Performance characteristics of small bowel capsule endoscopy

1. Definition of small bowel capsule endoscopy

The small intestine capsule endoscope is a disposable capsule-shaped wireless inspection tool.

2023-02-17

Procedure for Performing Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy

Ⅰ. Preparation for small bowel capsule endoscopy

1. Before small bowel capsule endoscopy, it is recommended to conduct adequate bowel preparation according to the patient's condition, including appropriate dietary adjustment and drug intervention.

2023-02-17

Tips on Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy and Its Application in Clinical Practice

1. The method of small bowel capsule endoscopy

Small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) is the test of choice for suspected small bowel bleeding, but it is also helpful for Crohn's disease, refractory celiac disease, and small bowel tumors.

2023-01-20

What Problems Can Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy Help You With?

Capsule endoscopy is a new type of non-invasive wireless monitoring system for the digestive tract.

Through oral administration of the smart capsule with built-in camera and signal transmission device, with the help of the peristaltic function of the digestive tract, it can move in the digestive tract, take images, and transmit the images to the image recorder carried outside the patient by digital signals for storage and recording.

2023-01-20