Remote-controlled capsule endoscope safely examines the stomach

A new study showed that magnetic maneuvering of a modified capsule endoscope in the stomach of healthy volunteers under clinical conditions is safe, well-tolerated and technically feasible. Maneuverability of the capsule within the stomach was excellent and visualization of the gastric mucosa was satisfactory in the majority of subjects. Apart from a single experiment performed with a supervising flexible gastroscope, this was the first study to use the system in the stomach of healthy subjects.

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