Videocapsular endoscopy in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases

Abstract

The increase in the frequency of the use of video capsule endoscopy (VCE) in the study of the gastrointestinal tract, the improvement of this technology over the past decade determine the relevance of describing the advantages of this method over traditional endoscopic methods, as well as the disadvantages of the method and directions of development. VCE is a method in which diseases that were previously detected only posthumously are detected. VCE is more informative than X-ray contrast examination methods or magnetic resonance imaging of the gastrointestinal tract. VCE better detects small neoplasms, which improves the quality of diagnosis and allows you to start timely treatment. VCE is rarely the first choice of imaging method. It is most useful for detecting superficial or hidden lesions and is best used in combination with other endoscopic methods. The cost-effectiveness of this study has yet to be determined. The use of video capsule endoscopy is limited by the high cost of research, but in the coming years, thanks to the development of technologies, the cheaper production process, it will become available to many clinics and patients as a research method.