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Capsule Endoscopy
The document discusses capsule endoscopy as a non-invasive alternative to traditional endoscopy for examining the digestive tract, specifically highlighting its use for patients with symptoms like stomach pain and vomiting. It explains how the capsule, which contains a camera and lights, is swallowed and can capture images while passing through the digestive system. Capsule endoscopy is presented as a safer, more comfortable option with fewer complications, although it does carry some risks such as capsule retention and aspiration.
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- 3. Problem Consider a personis facing the health issues like Stomach pain Continuous vomiting Digestive tract bleeding etc Now the doctor wants to examine the inside of the body without performing major surgery How can he do that ?
- 4. Solution Endoscopy It’s a nonsurgicalprocedure used to examine a person's digestive tract using an endoscope
- 5. What is anEndoscope ? It’s a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it, Usually, an endoscope is inserted through one of the body’s natural openings, such as the mouth, urethra or anus. your doctor can view pictures of your digestive tract on a color TV monitor
- 6. Complications of endoscopy Possiblecomplications of endoscopy include: Excessive bleeding Infection Allergic reaction to the anaesthesia. Inflammation of the pancreas How can we overcome the complications involved in this process ? Is there any advanced technology?
- 7. Now it’s timeto say good bye to the traditional endoscopy Introducing ........ “ The Capsule Endoscopy “
- 8. How does thiscapsule works ? The capsule contains lights → to illuminate your digestive system a camera → to take images an antenna → to send those images to a recorder
- 9. Components of thecapsule
- 10. Components of thecapsule Antenna ASIC Transmitter ( Application Specific Integrated Circuit ) Battery CMOS chip LED’s lens Angle of view Optical dome
- 11. Properties of thecapsule Dimensions : 26× 11 mm Weight : 3.7 g Lens angle : 140o Frame rate : 2 fps Battery Life : 8 hours
- 12. Procedure of Capsule Endoscopy 1)you swallow the capsule 2) you wear a recorder on a belt 3) After 8 hours , the doctor will remove the recorder 4) and then the doctor will download and review the images 5) The capsule should pass on it’s own within 5 - 7 days
- 13. How is capsuleendoscopy better than traditional endoscopy ? • It’s a painless procedure • It is less likely to cause discomfort • It has fewer potential complications • It helps doctors see inside your small intestine - an area that isn’t easily reached with traditional endoscopy procedures
- 14. Risks of Capsule Endoscopy 1)Capsule retention 2) Capsule aspiration 1)Capsule retention when the capsule stays in the body for more than 2 weeks then it is called CR 2) Capsule aspiration when the capsule goes in the wrong pipe ( air ways ) instead of the oesophagus
- 15. Problem Solution Advanced Solution Approach :Examining the inner parts of the body Endoscopy Capsule Endoscopy
- 16. Conclusion Capsule endoscopy hasevolved very rapidly to become an important tool and some of the developments in these areas are likely to change our regular approaches
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