Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Capsule Endoscopy

Non-invasive, endoscopic imaging by use of VIDEO CAPSULE ENDOSCOPES to perform examination of the gastrointestinal tract, especially the small bowel.

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Abstract

Non-invasive, endoscopic imaging by use of VIDEO CAPSULE ENDOSCOPES to perform examination of the gastrointestinal tract, especially the small bowel.

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15 entry terms
  • Video Capsule Endoscopy
  • Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
  • Capsule Endoscopies
  • Capsule Endoscopies, Video
  • Capsule Endoscopies, Wireless
  • Capsule Endoscopy, Video
  • Capsule Endoscopy, Wireless
  • Endoscopies, Capsule
  • Endoscopies, Video Capsule
  • Endoscopies, Wireless Capsule
  • Endoscopy, Capsule
  • Endoscopy, Video Capsule
  • Endoscopy, Wireless Capsule
  • Video Capsule Endoscopies
  • Wireless Capsule Endoscopies

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2007

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Previous Indexing

  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal (2002-2006)

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  1. E01w.370.388.250w.250.250.140w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Capsule Endoscopy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053704. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053704
  2. Capsule Endoscopy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_endoscopy
  3. Capsule Endoscopy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116753