
pmid: 20672564
handle: 10807/250796 , 10807/35081
PillCam Colon Capsule Endoscopy (PCCE) represents one of the newest diagnostic, endoscopic technology designed to explore the colon. It is a non-invasive, swallowing colonoscope that is able to explore the colon without requiring sedation, nor radiation. The colon capsule measures 31 mm x 11 mm. It has dual cameras that enable to take pictures from both ends at a frame rate of 4 frames per second. The goal of PCCE is to substitute the conventional colonoscopy in the diagnosis of colonic diseases and to discriminate patients who deserve a conventional colonoscopy. Although the preliminary results available in literature are encouraging, further studies are needed to confirm and increase the accuracy parameters and to select a more tolerable and effective regimen of preparation.
PillCam colon, Colon capsule endoscopy, Colonic Polyps, Equipment Design, Middle Aged, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Capsule Endoscopy, Sensitivity and Specificity, Colonic Diseases, Capsule Endoscopes, Colonic Neoplasms, Humans, Colonic diseases, Intestinal preparation, Aged
PillCam colon, Colon capsule endoscopy, Colonic Polyps, Equipment Design, Middle Aged, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Capsule Endoscopy, Sensitivity and Specificity, Colonic Diseases, Capsule Endoscopes, Colonic Neoplasms, Humans, Colonic diseases, Intestinal preparation, Aged
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