Capsule Endoscopy

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Medical Procedure
gptkbp:analyzes Specialized_software
gptkbp:benefits Detects bleeding
Identifies tumors
Diagnoses_Crohn's_disease
gptkbp:collectibility gptkb:Esophagus
Small intestine
Colon
gptkbp:composedOf Swallowing a small capsule
gptkbp:contraindication Obstruction in the gastrointestinal tract
Swallowing disorders
gptkbp:developedBy Given Imaging
gptkbp:duration 8 hours
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 2000
gptkbp:hasDepartment Cannot perform biopsies
Limited to visual examination
gptkbp:hasTheme Allergic reactions to materials
Incomplete examination
Retention of capsule
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Capsule Endoscopy
gptkbp:isAttendedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:isAvailableIn Many hospitals
Outpatient_clinics
gptkbp:isChallengedBy Report generation
Post-procedure consultation
Review of images
gptkbp:isConsidered A breakthrough in gastrointestinal imaging
gptkbp:isDedicatedTo True
gptkbp:isDiscussedIn Medical conferences
gptkbp:isDocumentedIn Medical literature
gptkbp:isEnhancedBy Technological advancements
gptkbp:isExaminedBy Patient information brochures
gptkbp:isInformedBy Gastroenterologists
gptkbp:isMaintainedBy All insurance plans
Some insurance plans
gptkbp:isNotableFor Pregnant women
Patients with pacemakers
Patients with known strictures
Patients with severe motility disorders
gptkbp:isPartOf Other imaging modalities
Gastrointestinal diagnostics
MRI enterography
Traditional endoscopy
CT_enterography
gptkbp:isPromotedBy Medical professionals
gptkbp:isRegulatedBy Health authorities
gptkbp:isSubjectTo Clinical trials
gptkbp:isSupportedBy Research studies
gptkbp:isTaughtIn Medical education programs
gptkbp:isUsedIn Pediatric patients
Adult patients
gptkbp:requires Patient monitoring
Preparation similar to colonoscopy
gptkbp:usedFor Visualizing the gastrointestinal tract
gptkbp:wasEducatedAt Patients undergoing the procedure