Atlas of video capsule endoscopy

The small intestine had represented a "diagnostic gap" that has now been bridged by video capsule endoscopy, which supplements and enhances the results obtained with traditional radiological and endoscopic investigations.- The only noninvasive procedure for direct visualization of the entire small intestine ?interalia, to assess the source of hemorrhage, inflammations, and tumors- Painless, easily managed, feasible on an outpatient basis, without radiation exposure Principles for classification, interpretation, and evaluation of clinical relevance- Common and uncommon alterations of the small intestine- Normal findings- Variants- Postoperative alterations With the most important corresponding images and findings- Images of push enteroscopy, sonographic images, X-rays, CT scans- Histologies and surgical specimens- Additional findings from the entire gastrointestinal tract Practical guide and reference resource- Methods, procedure, technique- Avoiding and managing complications- Structured terminology: reproducible for obtaining findings and diagnoses The definitive work on video capsule endoscopy - a unique achievement

Video Capsule Endoscopy. - Complementary Procedures. - Normal Small Intestine. - Diverticula. - Vascular Diseases of the Small Intestine. - Inflammatory and Systemic Diseases. - Tumors of the Small Intestine. - Findings Outside the Small Intestine. - Postoperative and Postinterventional Changes. - Complications: Prevention and Management. - Pediatric Findings. - Infl uence of VCE on Clinical Outcome. - Esophageal Capsule Endoscopy (PillCam Eso). - Future Developments of Capsule Endoscopy.