– Capsule endoscopy helps doctors see your small intestine – which isn’t as easily
reached with a traditional endoscopy tube.
– This procedure is especially valuable in identifying sources of bleeding within the
small intestines in about 60-70% of patients, detecting small intestinal cancers, or
diagnosing various other inflammatory conditions affecting the small intestine.
– During the procedure, the patient swallows a tiny capsule that contains a miniscule
camera, battery light and transmitter and takes pictures of the stomach as it moves
through the gut.
– The images are transmitted to a recorder worn around the patient’s waist, and this
procedure involves a few hours of fasting.
– Individualised instructions will be emailed to you at the time of booking your
procedure.
– You will pass the tablet in the toilet about 24 hours later.
