Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Capsule endoscopy of the small bowel for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Directory Publication. 2013 Authors' conclusions Capsule endoscopy, also called wireless capsule endoscopy or video capsule endoscopy, is a noninvasive procedure in which the patient swallows a multivitamin-sized capsule containing a miniaturized video camera, light transmitter, and batteries. The camera takes a video recording of the mucosal lining of the esophagus, small bowel, and/or colon as the capsule moves through the gastrointestinal tract. This procedure is intended to detect signs of gastrointestinal disease. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Capsule Endoscopy; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhages Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32013000544 Date abstract record published 23/07/2013 |