CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Capsule endoscopy is very good at finding problems in the intestines, but it is not perfect: The camera takes pictures automatically and does not linger or focus on areas that look suspicious. Contents in your digestive tract, as well as mucus and bubbles, may prevent the camera from seeing some areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most common reason for doing capsule endoscopy is to explore unexplained bleeding in the small intestine. Diagnose inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease. Capsule endoscopy can reveal areas of inflammation in the small intestine. Diagnose cancer.

Detailed explanation-3: -The initial capsule endoscope model was developed by Given Imaging and approved in Western countries in 2001. Before the introduction of capsule endoscopy (CE) and double-balloon endoscopy (DBE), there was no effective modality for the evaluation and management of patients with obscure GI bleeding.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the mid 1990s, Israeli inventor Gavriel Iddan launched a transformation in the field of gastroenterology by pioneering the idea of wireless capsule endoscopy. In 1998, Mr. Iddan co-founded Given Imaging to market his new prototype. In 2001, his invention was officially released.