title: Wireless capsule endoscopy.
abstract: Over the last decade, WCE has established itself as a valuable test for imaging the small intestine. It is a safe and relatively easy procedure to perform that can provide valuable information in the diagnosis of small-bowel conditions. Its applications still remain limited within the esophagus and colon. Future developments may include improving visualization within the esophagus and developing technologies that may allow manipulation of the capsule within the GI tract and biopsy capabilities.
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Subhas
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Banerjee
authors.forename: Bradley A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Barth
authors.forename: Yasser M
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Bhat
authors.forename: Shailendra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chauhan
authors.forename: Klaus T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Gottlieb
authors.forename: Vani
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Konda
authors.forename: John T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Maple
authors.forename: Faris
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Murad
authors.forename: Patrick R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Pfau
authors.forename: Douglas K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Pleskow
authors.forename: Uzma D
authors.initials: UD
authors.lastname: Siddiqui
authors.forename: Jeffrey L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Tokar
authors.forename: Sarah A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Rodriguez
mesh_terms: D053705:Capsule Endoscopes; D053704:Capsule Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D002446:Celiac Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D003106:Colon; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D004947:Esophagus; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007421:Intestine, Small
keywords: DBE; FDA; Food and Drug Administration; NSAID; OGIB; WCE; double-balloon endoscopy; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; obscure GI bleeding; wireless capsule endoscopy