Wireless capsule endoscopy

Eng Gee Lim, Jing Chen Wang, Zhao Wang, Tammam Tillo, Ka Lok Man, Nan Zhang

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Abstract

Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) is a technique in which an ingestible electronic diagnostic capsule capable of working wirelessly is swallowed. It is superior to traditional endoscopy as WCE lacks all the limitations of traditional wired diagnostic tools, such as cable discomfort and the inability to examine highly convoluted sections of the small intestine. This paper reviews historical developments of this technique and state-of-the-art WCE designs. Main features of existing devices are also investigated in terms of their diagnostic capabilities and limitations, as well as hardware designs. Current research and potential directions to improve WCE technology are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2013, IMECS 2013
PublisherNewswood Limited
Pages700-701
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)9789881925268
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventInternational MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2013, IMECS 2013 - Kowloon, Hong Kong
Duration: 13 Mar 201315 Mar 2013

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science
Volume2203
ISSN (Print)2078-0958

Conference

ConferenceInternational MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2013, IMECS 2013
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityKowloon
Period13/03/1315/03/13

Keywords

  • Electronic diagnostic device
  • Small intestine
  • WCE

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