 Pillcam™ ESO in Blister & Holder & Single |
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PillCam™ ESO Capsule Endoscopy
A time-efficient and patient-friendly method to screen without sedation for esophageal conditions such as esophageal varices, GERD and Barrett's esophagus.
PillCam™ ESO Capsule Images
Procedure
- Patients fast for two hours before swallowing the PillCam™ ESO
- Smooth plastic capsule is easily swallowed with water while patient lies on his/her back
- After swallowing PillCam™ ESO, patients are raised by 30 degree angles every two minutes over a six minute ingestion period until they are sitting upright
- PillCam™ ESO makes its way through the esophagus in about three minutes
- Transmits images to recorder belt worn around the patient's waist
- Total procedure takes approximately 20 minutes in the doctor's office, hospital or clinic
- Natural digestive contractions help propel the disposable PillCam™ ESO through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and is passed naturally and painlessly from the body, usually within 24 hours
 Sensor Arrays positioned for procedure |
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 Rendering of Pillcam™ ESO traveling through esophagus |
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