What is capsule endoscopy?

This question was asked in San Jose, California on 04/12/2012.

I've heard of that on the news and was curious what kind of endoscopy is that. Can you start getting it instead of other procedures?

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Harsha Vittal, M.D.

Answered on: 4/12/2012

Capsule endoscopy is only used to evaluate the small bowel. It cannot evaluate the colon.

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