Video capsule endoscopy
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The task of video capsule endoscopy
Conducting such an examination makes it possible to accurately diagnose the parts of the gastrointestinal tract, the examination of which is difficult using other methods (ultrasound, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, etc.) and to detect any pathological changes at an early stage.
Video capsule endoscopy is very effective in cases where other methods, in the presence of certain symptoms, could not find any pathology. It is also used for colon screening. If a problem is identified during the procedure (ulcers, polyps, neoplasms), the patient is referred for additional diagnostics (colonoscopy).
Indications and contraindications
Video capsule endoscopy is performed as prescribed by a doctor only after a detailed examination of the patient and other diagnostic measures. Most often, it is prescribed if the patient has complaints and symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases that have not been diagnosed on the basis of other studies.
Intestinal endoscopy is used to diagnose gastrointestinal diseases:
- Crohn's disease
- Occult bleeding
- Intestinal polyps
- Celiac disease
- Malignant neoplasms, etc.
Indications for capsule endoscopy are the following patient complaints:
- Anemia of unclear nature
- Sudden weight loss for no apparent reason
- Chronic diarrhea
- Blood in stool
- Frequent, vague abdominal pain
Despite the fact that the video capsule endoscopy procedure is absolutely safe, it, like any other medical manipulation, has contraindications. These include:
- Complete or partial intestinal obstruction
- Gastrointestinal perforation
- Installed pacemaker
- MRI planning
- Involuntary bed rest with limited physical activity
- Dysphagia (swallowing disorder)
- History of stenoses, strictures, or diverticula of the gastrointestinal tract
- Mental disorders
- Allergic reaction to polymers
- Pregnancy
Specialists of the K+31 Medical Center, before prescribing video capsule endoscopy, conduct a complete survey and examination of patients, which also includes other diagnostic measures. This is necessary to completely eliminate possible contraindications. You can make an appointment with an endoscopist by phone or by leaving a request for a call back. Our operators will contact you in the near future and answer all your questions in detail.
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Features of preparation for the examination
The accuracy and information content of the study largely depends on proper preparation. The patient needs to visit a doctor a few days before him in order to receive appropriate recommendations. The preparation usually includes:
How is video capsule endoscopy performed?
The procedure takes 10-12 hours on average. However, there are no restrictions for this time. The patient can do their usual activities without limiting activity.
Special sensors are fixed on the patient's body, leading to the recording receiver. Information from the video camera is transmitted to it. The receiver is worn on the belt or hung on the shoulder. The patient then needs to swallow the capsule. You can eat 4 hours after all manipulations.
At the time of the examination, the patient is advised to move so that the capsule can easily move through the gastrointestinal tract. At the end of the procedure, the receiver gives a corresponding signal. The received information is transferred to a computer for further decryption. The capsule is disposable and will leave the patient's body naturally.
Результаты видеокапсульной эндоскопии
A transcript of the survey is issued the next day. A special program allows you to view the entire amount of information quickly. On average, the doctor needs 3-4 hours to fully decipher the results. The received data are recorded in the protocol. It is given to the patient along with a disk with a record of the examination.
Capsule endoscopy makes it possible to diagnose pathologies in the large and small intestines, identify benign or malignant tumors and hidden bleeding. After the examination, the patient is assigned the appropriate treatment or referral. for consultation with other specialists.
At K+31 Medical Center, videocapsule endoscopy is performed by experienced and qualified specialists. using modern and high-precision equipment. This allows diagnosing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract even in the early stages. Call us on the phone number provided or leave a request for a call back to make an appointment with a doctor. We will call you back within 15 minutes.
How is video capsule endoscopy performed?
Video capsule endoscopy is a non-invasive and highly accurate method for examining the gastrointestinal tract. It is a capsule with a video camera (or two at once) of a miniature size, which the patient needs to swallow. She, moving through the body, takes pictures of the mucosa and transmits information to a special recording receiver. First of all, the method is used to examine the small intestine. But, since the capsule passes through the entire digestive tract, it allows you to examine all parts of the gastrointestinal tract. This is a painless, but very informative procedure.
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