Abstract

Capsule endoscopy, which is currently employed to investigate the small bowel, has recently been further developed to investigate other parts of the GI tract. In a pig model, we have recently demonstrated magnetic capsule endoscopy (MACE) to visualise the upper GI tract, involving a magnetic capsule endoscope (pill) and a hand held external magnet which can be used to manoeuvre the capsule endoscope in the upper GI tract. However, it is unclear what is the best methodology to achieve complete mucosal views if it is potentially to replace gastroscopy e.g.

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