Printer Friendly
The Free Dictionary
1,087,558,750 visitors served.
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Wireless capsule endoscopy
(redirected from Capsule Endoscopy)

   Also found in: Acronyms, Wikipedia 0.10 sec.
Wireless capsule endoscopy
A newer method of examining the small bowel by means of a capsule swallowed by the patient. The capsule contains a miniaturized lens and an antenna that transmits information to a belt-pack recorder worn by the patient during the day.


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
Abstract: Wireless capsule endoscopy offers a revolutionary diagnostic tool for small bowel diseases.
It was great to see so many nurses present papers at the conference--nine in total and on a variety of topics, including endoscopic ultrasound, antegrade continent enema procedures, bowel retraining and capsule endoscopy.
Capsule endoscopy is, however, more expensive than the other procedures.
 
Medical browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Medical Dictionary
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2008 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.. Terms of Use.