Gastroenterology-Advanced Endoscopy, Baylor College of Medicine, 7200 Cambridge Street, Suite 8B, MSBCM 901, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2021 Apr;31(2):413-424. doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2020.12.010. Epub 2021 Feb 15.
The development of video capsule endoscopy (VCE) has allowed for visualization of parts of the gastrointestinal tract generally not readily accessible by noninvasive means. Its ease of use has proved useful in diagnosing and managing various small bowel inflammatory disorders. Continued technological evolution of VCE has paved the way for use in small intestinal bleeding and in patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding. A detailed analysis of costs associated with VCE has demonstrated its ability to promote efficient allocation of health care resources. Further work is needed regarding development of a universal infrastructure to handle the widespread use of VCE technology.
视频胶囊内镜（VCE）的发展使得原本无法通过非侵入性手段观察的胃肠道部分能够可视化。它的易用性已被证明对诊断和治疗各种小肠炎症性疾病非常有用。VCE 的持续技术发展为小肠出血和急性胃肠道出血患者的治疗铺平了道路。对 VCE 相关成本的详细分析表明，它能够促进医疗资源的有效分配。进一步的工作需要开发一个通用的基础设施来处理 VCE 技术的广泛应用。
