Swallow And Say “Cheese,” Camera In A Pill Helps Diagnose Small Intestine Disorders

A miniature video camera that’s swallowed like a pill can give doctors images of areas of the small intestine that can’t be seen by other diagnostic techniques.The camera can provide digital images of the entire length of the small intestine (as long as 25 feet) and could be an important step forward in diagnosing small bowel disorders, says a study in the January issue of Radiology.

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