We use the CapsoVision capsule system, which captures a 360° panoramic view as it travels through the small bowel.
When it's used
- Finding the source of bleeding when colonoscopy and upper endoscopy are normal
- Unexplained iron-deficiency anemia
- Evaluating Crohn's disease in the small bowel
- Looking for small-bowel polyps or tumors
How it works
After a short prep, you swallow the capsule and wear a small recorder. You can go about most normal activities while the capsule takes thousands of images as it travels through your digestive tract. You return the recorder, and the capsule passes naturally. Dr. Forohar reviews the images and shares the results with you.
Capsule endoscopy isn't right for everyone, such as people with a known bowel narrowing. We'll review your history first.