Attitude control system combined with attitude controllable intelligent capsule endoscope for stomach examination
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-5232.2012.03.004
- VernacularTitle:姿态控制系统联合姿态可控智能胶囊内镜应用于胃部检查的初步研究
- Author:
Fan DU
;
Huiqiong CAO
;
Tieyi YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Capsule endoscopes;
Attitude control;
Non invasive;
Stomach examination
- From:
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy
2012;29(3):133-136
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo evaluate the applicable value of attitude control system combined with attitude controllable intelligent capsule endoscope for stomach examination.MethodsA total of 15 patients were recruited to the study.Manipulability of movement and posture change of capsule endoscope,diagnostic efficacy for such locations as gastric cavity,bulb and descending duodenum,image quality and patients'compliance were assessed.ResultsThe procedure was completed in 14 patients.One failed due to downfall of the endoscope to duodenum within 5 min. Mean operation time was ( 23.7 ± 6.5 ) min ( from 5 to 30 min).Ten cases of superficial gastritis,one case of superficial gastritis with bile regurgitation and 1 case of ulceration of the duodenal bulb were diagnosed.No abnormalities were found in 3 others.Endoscopic images were of high quality and only a few were influenced by gastrointestinal peristalsis.All patients showed compliance with no discomfort.Capsule endoscopes were discharged within 2 or 3 days.ConclusionAttitude control system combined with attitude controllable intelligent capsule endoscope in stomach examination is feasible and valuable in clinic.
