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What is PillCam Capsule Endoscopy?
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Chapter 3
Welcome to PillCam Capsule Endoscopy
What is PillCam Capsule Endoscopy?
The PillCam capsule endoscopy procedure is a process that enables minimally invasive visualization of
the GI tract using an ingestible video capsule. The video capsule captures images that are later
presented to the physician for review and interpretation.
the GI tract using an ingestible video capsule. The video capsule captures images that are later
presented to the physician for review and interpretation.
The PillCam Capsule Endoscopy Process
The PillCam capsule endoscopy (CE) process consists of the following steps:
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Preparing the patient and the system for the ingestion of the capsule
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Performing the capsule endoscopy procedure
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Video creation
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Video review and interpretation
PillCam Capsule Endoscopy System Components
The PillCam capsule endoscopy (CE) system components that support the PillCam capsule endoscopy
process consist of the following:
process consist of the following:
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PillCam capsules, which acquire pictures of the gastrointestinal tract and transmit them to the
PillCam recorder.
PillCam recorder.
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PillCam recorders with PillCam sensors, which receive and store the images collected during the
procedure for subsequent video creation with the RAPID software.
procedure for subsequent video creation with the RAPID software.
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RAPID software, which processes and transforms the raw image data stored in the recorder into a
conveniently viewable RAPID video and allows review of the RAPID video.
conveniently viewable RAPID video and allows review of the RAPID video.
PillCam Capsules
PillCam capsules are video cameras designed specifically for imaging the intestinal tract. Each capsule
is equipped with a tiny battery, a transmitter with antenna, and LEDs (light-emitting diodes) for each
video camera head. These components are enclosed in a biocompatible plastic casing. A capsule is
about the size of a large vitamin pill.
is equipped with a tiny battery, a transmitter with antenna, and LEDs (light-emitting diodes) for each
video camera head. These components are enclosed in a biocompatible plastic casing. A capsule is
about the size of a large vitamin pill.