What Is Capsule Endoscopy?

Capsule endoscopy is an examination method based on a small capsule with a camera at its tip that the patient swallows, traveling through the digestive system to obtain high-resolution images. This capsule usually contains a camera, light source, and a device that transmits data. After the patient swallows the capsule, the device moves within the digestive system and enables the doctor to examine through images it sends to a recording device.