Capsule Endoscopy (Pill Cam)
Capsule Endoscopy
The M2A Capsule is easily swallowed, travels painlessly through the digestive tract, and is naturally passed from the body. On its journey the M2A captures and transmits video images to a recorder worn comfortably by the patient. When the test is complete, the data is downloaded from the recorder to a computer workstation where a physician can view the results.
- M2A is the only non-invasive means of seeing inside the full length of the 21-foot-long small intestine.
- This technology allows for complete freedom of movement: patients are no longer confined and can freely go about their daily activities.
- It is particularly useful in helping physicians pinpoint the cause of previously undiagnosed small intestine disorders.
The M2A Capsule is part of the Given Diagnostic System, which is intended for the visualization of the small bowel mucosa. Capsule endoscopy is a standard test for the detection of small bowel abnormalities. This diagnostic is usually appropriate only after standard diagnostic results are negative. This procedure is not a replacement for a colonoscopy or upper endoscopy.
