Colon capsule endoscopy: a new method of investigating the large bowel.
Using the same principles as small bowel capsule endoscopy, a new wireless device has been developed to explore the colon. Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) is a safe and non-invasive method in visualizing the entire large bowel mucosa. A special preparation of the digestive tract is necessary to ensure the cleanliness of the colon and the progression of the capsule. CCE acquires images with a very good quality and accuracy. The actual experience confirms the possibility of using CCE as a method for screening colorectal polyps and cancer.
University "Iuliu Hatieganu", 3rd Medical Clinic, 19-21 Croitorilor Street, 400162 Cluj Napoca, Romania. silviu_iobagiu@umfcluj.ro
Silviu
S
Iobagiu
Lidia
L
Ciobanu
Oliviu
O
Pascu
D053704:Capsule Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans