Capsule entero and colonoscopy

Video capsule examination is a modern method of examining the intestines (small + large intestine) and small intestine. When conducting research, capsules OMOM (China), PillCam SB3 and PillCam Colon 2 (Israel) are used, providing maximum painlessness and accuracy of diagnosis, devoid of side effects.

Endoscopy allows you to thoroughly examine the inside of the small (capsule enteroscopy) and large (capsule colonoscopy) intestines completely:

  • Painless.
  • Non-invasive.
  • Invisible to the patient.
  • No interruption from everyday life.

The main indication for video capsule studies is the examination and assessment of the condition of the patient's intestinal mucosa, including the detection of precancerous conditions and changes, as well as tumors at the earliest stage of development.

When is endoscopy indicated?

To date, video capsule studies are the most informative method for examining the intestines, since other methods for diagnosing the gastrointestinal tract (ultrasound, colonoscopy, gastroscopy, etc.) cannot provide such accurate information for detecting serious diseases at an early stage.

Capsule endoscopy is prescribed for symptoms:

  • Blood in the stool and acute gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Pain, colic in the abdomen.
  • Anemia, low hemoglobin.
  • Weakness and sudden weight loss.
  • Flatulence.
  • Frequent loose stools.
  • Feeling of bloating, heaviness in the abdomen and when swallowing.
  • Suspicion of polyps or tumors of the large or small intestine, duodenum.
  • Frequent vomiting (including blood).

How is video capsule research performed?

After preparing the intestines with prescribed drugs (without the need for enemas), the patient swallows a one-time small two-chamber endoscopic capsule, which independently "travels" through the gastrointestinal tract, makes a video of the lumen and intestinal mucosa. For the study, the patient does not need anesthesia, the examination time is 12 hours.

The video images obtained by the endoscopic capsule are transmitted to a recording device placed on the patient's belt.

Video capsule studies are carried out on an outpatient basis, during the day the patient can freely manage his time. The only thing that is required is the intake of stimulant drugs (in the case of capsule colonoscopy). Upon completion of the diagnosis, the endoscopic capsule is excreted from the body in a natural way.

Further viewing of the obtained video images allows the doctor to make a conclusion about the condition of the large/small intestine and the presence of pathological changes in it.

The interpretation of the received material and the diagnosis occurs 2 days after the diagnosis. The results of the examination in the form of a protocol are given to the patient along with a disk with slides and video clips.

If pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract are detected during endoscopy: damage and inflammation of the mucosa or neoplasms, the patient receives a referral for treatment from a gastroenterologist. In the future, the doctor decides on the methods of treatment: medication, removal of polyps and tumors (gives a referral to surgery), sends for other examinations.

Contraindications for endoscopy

  • Complete or partial intestinal obstruction.
  • Intestinal diverticulitis.
  • Perforation of a stomach or duodenal ulcer.
  • Swallowing dysfunction (dysphagia).
  • The patient has a pacemaker or other electromechanical implant.
  • Pregnancy (not an absolute contraindication).
  • Mental disorders.

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