A new technological solution in the domain of the diagnosis of the small intestine was the invention of endoscopic videocapsule.


The essence of the given option is the miniature video camera with light sources in the form of a capsule. The size of a videocapsule is 11x24 mm, with 3,4 gr weight. Its scope of visualisation is 150°.

A patient has to swallow the capsule, it moves freely within digestive tract with the help of natural peristalsis, while making a video recording with a frequency of 3 shots per second. The information is being forwarded through special sensors to the recording device.

The examination is conducted over 6-11 hours, while the patient leads a natural way of life. The received result of the study, in the form of an image the image is being processed on a workstation with the help of a special software is utilized on the base of personal computers.

The advantages of the method include its really high informational content, the possibility to examine the small intestine along its length, its non-invasive nature, simplicity of preparations and easy endurance among examined patients, no harmful effects on human organism. The capsule is disposable, which eliminates the infection possibility of the patient.