Capsule endoscopy is a test used to visualize the small bowel for pathology like bleeding/lesions that can bleed. It can also detect tumors, ulcers etc. Size of the capsule endoscope is slightly larger than a large oval vitamin tablet. Patients require cleaning of the bowel the night before prior to administration.
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