PillCam Colon Capsule Endoscopy (PCCE) represents one of the newest diagnostic, endoscopic technology designed to explore the colon. It is a non-invasive, swallowing colonoscope that is able to explore the colon without requiring sedation, nor radiation. The colon capsule measures 31 mm x 11 mm. It has dual cameras that enable to take pictures from both ends at a frame rate of 4 frames per second. The goal of PCCE is to substitute the conventional colonoscopy in the diagnosis of colonic diseases and to discriminate patients who deserve a conventional colonoscopy. Although the preliminary results available in literature are encouraging, further studies are needed to confirmand increase the accuracy parameters and to select amore tolerable and effective regimen of preparation.
Spada, C., Riccioni, M. E., Hassan, C., Costamagna, G., PillCam capsule endoscopy for the diagnosis of colonic diseases, <<RECENTI PROGRESSI IN MEDICINA>>, 2010; 101 (6): 227-231. [doi:10.1701/494.5862] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/250796]
PillCam capsule endoscopy for the diagnosis of colonic diseases
Spada, Cristiano;Riccioni, Maria Elena;Hassan, Cesare;Costamagna, Guido
2010
Abstract
PillCam Colon Capsule Endoscopy (PCCE) represents one of the newest diagnostic, endoscopic technology designed to explore the colon. It is a non-invasive, swallowing colonoscope that is able to explore the colon without requiring sedation, nor radiation. The colon capsule measures 31 mm x 11 mm. It has dual cameras that enable to take pictures from both ends at a frame rate of 4 frames per second. The goal of PCCE is to substitute the conventional colonoscopy in the diagnosis of colonic diseases and to discriminate patients who deserve a conventional colonoscopy. Although the preliminary results available in literature are encouraging, further studies are needed to confirmand increase the accuracy parameters and to select amore tolerable and effective regimen of preparation.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.