A gastroenterologist and endoscopist at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins, W.Va., is now offering capsule endoscopy for the detection and diagnosis of small intestinal disorders, including small bowel tumors and Crohn's Disease, according to a WBOY news report.
Nitesh Ratnakar, MD, said capsule endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that does not require sedation or any recovery time. The pill, which is approximately the size of a large vitamin, passes through the body between 24-48 hours. The images from the pill are captured and delivered wirelessly to a data recorder patients wear outside their clothing, according to the news report.
Read the news report about capsule endoscopy at Davis Memorial Hospital.
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Nitesh Ratnakar, MD, said capsule endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that does not require sedation or any recovery time. The pill, which is approximately the size of a large vitamin, passes through the body between 24-48 hours. The images from the pill are captured and delivered wirelessly to a data recorder patients wear outside their clothing, according to the news report.
Read the news report about capsule endoscopy at Davis Memorial Hospital.
Read other coverage about capsule endoscopy:
- Mannitol Plus Simethicone Provides Improved Bowel Prep Before Capsule Endoscopy
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Open House Features Mock Colonoscopy
- PillCam SB Capsule Receives FDA Approval