ASGE Masterclass: Capsule Quest – Journey Through the Future of GI Diagnostics (Virtual) | March 2025-Kickstart Your Capsule Journey: History & Anatomy Unveiled

Kickstart Your Capsule Journey: History & Anatomy Unveiled

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The speaker discusses the historical and technological development of capsule endoscopy, starting from its challenging early days to its significant advancements. Originally difficult to access the small intestine, capsule endoscopy transformed the field with its inception in 2001, allowing visualization of the small intestine. The speaker highlights the evolution of both hardware and software technologies in capsule endoscopy, emphasizing the improved imaging capabilities, which now allow even villi visualization. The importance of training and reading capsule videos is stressed, and the speaker mentions various normal anatomical landmarks and variants observed during capsule endoscopy. Another point covered is the use of the patency capsule to ensure safe passage without obstruction. The speaker also notes the wider implications of colon capsules in under-resourced areas due to their minimally invasive nature and potential global application, although not widely covered by insurance yet.

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Dr. David Cave

Keywords

capsule endoscopy

small intestine

imaging advancements

patency capsule

minimally invasive

global application