ASGE Masterclass: Capsule Quest – Journey Through the Future of GI Diagnostics (Virtual) | March 2025-Tech-Savvy Techniques: Mastering the Tools of the Trade

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The session covers capsule endoscopy, emphasizing the importance of repetition for learning. The objectives include discussing the step-by-step process, reviewing video capsule endoscopy mimics, and exploring different capsule types and the latest endoscopy technology. Primarily used for obscure GI bleeding and suspected Crohn's disease, capsule endoscopy is also beneficial for celiac disease, polyposis syndromes, and suspected small bowel tumors. It highlights considerations such as capsule retention risk and contraindications, especially in patients with bowel obstruction or requiring MRIs. The session explains the capsule's procedure, dietary rules, and technology like the PillCam Recorder 3 and various viewing modes. Mimics include bile staining vs. blood, ulcers vs. air bubbles, and distinguishing mucosal folds from submucosal masses. Important tips include a systematic approach, understanding viewing settings, and ensuring proper lighting and minimal distractions. Capsule endoscopy application scopes extend from specific gastrointestinal studies like Crohn's disease and celiac disease to advanced future technologies, underscoring its critical role in diagnostic gastroenterology.

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Dr. Lucinda Harris

Keywords

capsule endoscopy

Crohn's disease

GI bleeding

PillCam Recorder

capsule retention

diagnostic gastroenterology

endoscopy technology