Clin Endosc.  2016 Sep;49(5):449-453. 10.5946/ce.2016.095.

Colon Capsule Endoscopy: Where Are We and Where Are We Going

• Han YM
• Im JP

• KMID: 2356051
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2016.095

Abstract

Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) is a noninvasive technique for diagnostic imaging of the colon. It does not require air inflation or sedation and allows minimally invasive and painless colonic evaluation. The role of CCE is rapidly evolving; for example, for colorectal screening (colorectal cancer [CRC]) in average-risk patients, in patients with an incomplete colonoscopy, in patients refusing a conventional colonoscopy, and in patients with contraindications for conventional colonoscopy. In this paper, we comprehensively review the technical characteristics and procedure of CCE and compare CCE with conventional methods such as conventional colonoscopy or computed tomographic colonography. Future expansion of CCE in the area of CRC screening for the surveillance of polyps and adenomatous lesions and for assessment of inflammatory bowel disease is also discussed.

Keyword

Capsule endoscopy; Colonoscopy; Colonography, computed tomographic

MeSH Terms

Capsule Endoscopy*
Colon*
Colonography, Computed Tomographic
Colonoscopy
Diagnostic Imaging
Humans
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Inflation, Economic
Mass Screening
Polyps

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