Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
Video capsule endoscopy (VCE), an important innovation in diagnostic endoscopy, was approved in 2001 and is now widely available. In this system, the patient swallows a miniature high-resolution camera that is propelled by peristalsis through the gastrointestinal tract. It is particularly useful in examining the small intestine, which is difficult to visualize by conventional endoscopic techniques.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Ali et al. (2004) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: