CASPULE ENDOSCOPY

M2A Capsule Endoscopy Given Diagnostic System
M2A Capsule Endoscopy is a non-invasive diagnostic imaging device for use in the gastrointestinal tract. Natural peristalsis moves the M2A Capsule smoothly and painlessly throughout the gastrointestinal tract, transmitting color video images as it passes. The procedure us ambulatory, allowing patients to continue daily activities throughout the endoscopic examination, thereby freeing physicians for other activities.
For the first time ever, images of the entire small intestine are obtainable to assist the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

Superior Diagnostic Yield

Clinical studies in over 65 sites around the world demonstrated the effectiveness of the M2A Capsule Endoscopy, leading the accurate diagnoses in complex cases.

The result studies released and experiences in clinical practice indicate that M2A Capsule endscopy is a reliable and indispensable diagnostic method for the evaluation of the small intestine. Capsule Endoscopy has the added advantage of allowing areas to be visualised where conventional radiological and endoscopic procedure give inadequate results. According to available clinical data, the detection rate of M2A Capsule Endoscopy is substantially superior to both push enteroscopy and to the radiological methods for the small intestine.

The M2A Capsule Endoscopy Procedure

1. Ingesting the M2A Capsule

Simply requiring a 10 - hour fast prior to the procedure, Capsule Endoscopy begins when the patient ingests the capsule with a small amount of water.

2. Undergoing the procedure

Images and data are acquired as the Capsule passes through the digestive system. This information is then transmitted via an array of sensors to the abdomen, to the DataRecorder affixed to a belt worn around the patient's waist.

The duration of the examination is about 8 hours.

3. Viewing the results

The patient returns the DataRecoder for processing on the RAPID workstation. The RAPID application enables the physician to view and analyze the Patient Rapid Report, save individual images or short clips and add comments for consultation and reports


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