Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Capsule Endoscopes

A pill sized videocamera encased in a capsule. It is designed to be swallowed and subsequently traverse the gastrointestinal tract while transmitting diagnostic images along the way.

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Abstract

A pill sized videocamera encased in a capsule. It is designed to be swallowed and subsequently traverse the gastrointestinal tract while transmitting diagnostic images along the way.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Video Capsule Endoscopes
  • Capsule Endoscope
  • Capsule Endoscope, Video
  • Capsule Endoscopes, Video
  • Endoscope, Capsule
  • Endoscope, Video Capsule
  • Endoscopes, Capsule
  • Endoscopes, Video Capsule
  • Video Capsule Endoscope

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2007

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Previous Indexing

  • Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal (2002-2006)

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  1. E07w.230.220w.260.140

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Capsule Endoscopes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053705. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053705
  2. Capsule Endoscopes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72367459