Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Capsule

Endoscopy Capsule endoscopy is a medical procedure used to capture images of the digestive tract. It involves swallowing a capsule-shaped camera that captures and transmits images to a recording device worn by the patient. The images are then analyzed by a doctor to assess any issues or abnormalities in the digesti…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 32× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Endoscopy Capsule endoscopy is a medical procedure used to capture images of the digestive tract. It involves swallowing a capsule-shaped camera that captures and transmits images to a recording device worn by the patient. The images are then analyzed by a doctor to assess any issues or abnormalities in the digestive tract. It is a safe, non-invasive, and relatively quick way to diagnose a variety of digestive diseases and can be a useful adjunct to other imaging techniques or as a stand-alone diagnostic tool. The use of capsule endoscopy has revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of gastrointestinal conditions and has become an important tool in gastroenterology.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 32 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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