Researchers from Germany conducted a study showing that magnetic maneuvering of a modified capsule endoscope in the stomach of health volunteers under clinical conditions is safe, well-tolerated and technically feasible, according to a news release by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Traditionally, capsule endoscopy was considered a more "patient-friendly" alternative to upper endoscopy for the detection of gastric mucosal alteration. However, capsule endoscopies have high variability in the visualization of the stomach. This recent study by German researchers showed that magnetic maneuvering of the capsule provided detailed visualization of the gastric mucosa while maintaining patient safety and tolerance.
Read the news release about the remote-controlled capsule endoscopy (pdf).
Read other coverage about capsule endoscopy:
- Technological Advances Grow Endoscopy/Laparoscopy Markets
- Correction: 5 Statistics on the U.S. Market for GI and Endoscopic Devices
- 6 Observations on the U.S. Market for GI Endoscopy Devices
Traditionally, capsule endoscopy was considered a more "patient-friendly" alternative to upper endoscopy for the detection of gastric mucosal alteration. However, capsule endoscopies have high variability in the visualization of the stomach. This recent study by German researchers showed that magnetic maneuvering of the capsule provided detailed visualization of the gastric mucosa while maintaining patient safety and tolerance.
Read the news release about the remote-controlled capsule endoscopy (pdf).
Read other coverage about capsule endoscopy:
- Technological Advances Grow Endoscopy/Laparoscopy Markets
- Correction: 5 Statistics on the U.S. Market for GI and Endoscopic Devices
- 6 Observations on the U.S. Market for GI Endoscopy Devices