Capsule Endoscopy

This volume provides a comprehensive introduction and review of small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE). The book reviews the data regarding appropriate indications and contraindications for the implementation of small bowel capsule endoscopy, while discussing in detail the evolving role of SBCE in the treatment of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, and the management of inflammatory bowel disease and small bowel polyposis syndromes. Topics such as complications of SBCE, methods to perform SBCE on patients with dysphagia or gastric emptying pathology, and understanding the normal anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract when viewed via SBCE are also discussed. The text also features several illustrative cases that are demonstrated with online video clips. Written by experts in the field, Capsule Endoscopy: A Guide to Becoming an Efficient and Effective Reader is an invaluable resource for fellows in gastroenterology and hepatology, researchers, mid-level providers, residents, and medical students and novice capsule endoscopy readers with an interest in learning how to implement and perform SBCE in the investigation of small bowel diseases.