Kim Seung Han, Chun Hoon Jai
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Korea.
Diagnostics (Basel). 2021 Sep 25;11(10):1765. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics11101765.
Capsule endoscopy of the gastrointestinal tract is an innovative technology that serves to replace conventional endoscopy. Wireless capsule endoscopy, which is mainly used for small bowel examination, has recently been used to examine the entire gastrointestinal tract. This method is promising for its usefulness and development potential and enhances convenience by reducing the side effects and discomfort that may occur during conventional endoscopy. However, capsule endoscopy has fundamental limitations, including passive movement via bowel peristalsis and space restriction. This article reviews the current scientific aspects of capsule endoscopy and discusses the pitfalls and approaches to overcome its limitations. This review includes the latest research results on the role and potential of capsule endoscopy as a non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic device.
胃肠道胶囊内镜检查是一种用于替代传统内镜检查的创新技术。主要用于小肠检查的无线胶囊内镜，最近已被用于检查整个胃肠道。这种方法因其实用性和发展潜力而颇具前景，并且通过减少传统内镜检查过程中可能出现的副作用和不适感，提高了便利性。然而，胶囊内镜存在一些基本局限性，包括通过肠道蠕动的被动移动和空间限制。本文综述了胶囊内镜检查当前的科学进展，并讨论了其局限性以及克服这些局限性的方法。这篇综述涵盖了关于胶囊内镜作为一种非侵入性诊断和治疗设备的作用及潜力的最新研究成果。
