Human gastric magnet-controlled capsule endoscopy conducted in a standing position: the phase 1 study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Current magnet-controlled capsule endoscopy (MCE) for the stomach is not yet satisfactory with respect to navigation control, especially in the gastric fundus and cardia. A newly developed MCE system conducted in a standing rather than supine position may improve capsule maneuverability within the stomach. The aim of this phase 1 study was to assess the feasibility and safety of this system for examining the human stomach in healthy volunteers. METHODS:A cohort of 31 healthy volunteers were enrolled. Each swallowed a capsule after drinking water and gas producing agents intended to produce distention. Under the newly developed standing MCE system, subjects were examined endoscopically while standing with external guide magnets placed on the abdominal wall and left lower chest. S

SUBMITTER: Cheng CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6852763 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature