Questions: Which procedure enables examination of the entire small intestine by ingesting a pill-sized video capsule? Enterscopy Capsule Endoscopy Angiography Double Ballon Endoscopy
Transcript text: Which procedure enables examination of the entire small intestine by ingesting a pill-sized video capsule?
Enterscopy
Capsule Endoscopy
Angiography
Double Ballon Endoscopy
Solution
The answer is the second one (B): Capsule Endoscopy.
Explanation for each option:
Enterscopy: This is a procedure that involves using an endoscope to examine the small intestine, but it is not the procedure where a pill-sized video capsule is ingested.
Capsule Endoscopy: This is the correct answer. Capsule endoscopy involves swallowing a small, pill-sized video capsule that travels through the digestive tract, capturing images of the small intestine. It is specifically designed for examining the entire small intestine.
Angiography: This is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs, particularly to check for blockages or other vascular issues. It does not involve ingesting a capsule.
Double Balloon Endoscopy: This is a type of endoscopy that uses two balloons to help advance the endoscope through the small intestine. It is not the same as capsule endoscopy, which involves swallowing a capsule.
In summary, capsule endoscopy is the procedure that allows for the examination of the entire small intestine by ingesting a pill-sized video capsule.