Capsule Endoscopy
Prep Instructions
See the prep instructions below for this procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Description
This procedure involves ingesting a small (about the size of a large vitamin pill) Given Imaging M2A Capsule, which will pass naturally through your digestive system will taking pictures of the intestine.
The images are transmitted to the SensorArray which is placed on your abdomen. The SensorArray is attached to a walkman-like Given DataRecorder which saves all the images. The DataRecorder is located in the RecorderBelt, which is worn around your waist.
After eight hours, you will remove the RecorderBelt and return it to your physician for processing.
The M2A Capsule is disposable and will be excreted naturally in your bowel movement. In the rare case that it will not be excreted naturally, it will need to be removed endoscopically or surgically.
Preparation
After lunch on the day before the capsule endoscopy examination, start the liquid diet your physician has prescribed. From 10:00 PM the evening before the capsule endoscopy, do not eat or drink except for necessary medication with a small sip of water.
Do not take any medication beginning two hours before undergoing capsule endoscopy.
Abstain from smoking 24 hours prior to undergoing capsule endoscopy.
Male patients should shave their abdomen from six inches (15cm) below the shoulders, through six inches below the navel on the day of the examination. If it is difficult for you to shave your abdomen, please contact your physician's office to arrange to have this done in advance.
Sources of Additional Information
- The American College of Gastroenterology
- Small Bowel Bleeding and Capsule Endoscopy
- (An overview of small bowel bleeding, and capsule endoscopy.)
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Preparing for Capsule Endoscopy
- (An overview of capsule endoscopy and possible complications.)
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Understanding Capsule Endoscopy
- (An overview of the reasons, preparations, and possible complications of capsule endoscopy.)
