Colonoscopy: As easy as swallowing a pill


Colonoscopies are secure and have been proven to be a successful way to screen for colon cancer. In any case, a few patients cannot endure the procedure, or may be at higher risk for sedation. During a standard colonoscope, a flexible tube (colonoscope) is embedded into the rectum and guided by a physician through the colon. A camera at the end of the colonoscope allows for visualization of polyps which, in case left in place, can turn into cancer. The polyps are evacuated during the procedure. Patients are sedated and require to take a day off from their normal activities.
A new non-invasive and most recent alternative to this has been developed in which the system can help distinguish growths called polyps, like a colonoscopy. The patient ingests PillCam Colon 2, a capsule containing two miniature cameras on the either end. It captures pictures as the capsule descends the digestive tract and wirelessly transmits them to a recorder which the patient wears on a belt. It is also used to detect inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease), ulcers, and tumors of the small intestine. Introducing the new structure, the patient has to gulp the capsule with water after which the non-reusable capsule is excreted, it's flushed down the toilet. The patient returns the recorder to the physician's office. In case a polyp is found, the patient arranges to experience a colonoscopy to evacuate the growth.
A patient who undergoes the capsule technique has to go through the same bowel-cleansing activity as a patient undergoing a colonoscopy. But unlike a standard colonoscopy, the pill capsule system is painless and requires no anaesthesia. Patients do not have to take a day off work or arrange someone to drive them to and from the test. Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer of the digestive organs, for over 60% of all digestive organ cancers. It is the third-leading cause of cancer deaths in women and second leading cause in men. Early detection and screening are essential to lessen the rates of colorectal cancer. Primary detection has been confirmed to save lives, in addition to the video capsule system also offers an appropriate screening test for people who are unable to have a complete colonoscopy.
17th International Conference on Gastroenterology and Hepatology provides an unparalleled platform for young minds and researchers to talk over latest technology and research, which is slated on September 03-04, 2018 in Dubai, UAE.

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Anna Harper
Program Manager
World Gastroenterology 2018
Email: hepatologymeet@gastroconferences.com

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