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Small bowel endoluminal imaging (capsule and enteroscopy).

Alberto MurinoEdward J Despott
Published in: Frontline gastroenterology (2017)
Over the last 16 years, the disruptive technologies of small bowel capsule endoscopy and device-assisted enteroscopy have revolutionised endoluminal imaging and minimally invasive therapy of the small bowel. Further technological developments continue to expand their indications and use. This brief review highlights the state-of-the-art in this arena and aims to summarise the current and potential future role of these technologies in clinical practice.
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