What is ESO capsule endoscopy?
Esophageal Capsule Preparation The PillCam ESO video capsule is specifically designed to view the inner lining of the Esophagus. Three sensor arrays are strategically placed on the patients chest and connected to a data recorder, worn on a belt around the waist. The PillCam ESO travels through the esophagus by normal peristaltic waves, flashing 14 times per second, each time capturing images of the inner lining of the esophagus. Images captured by the PillCam ESO may also identify symptoms of Barrett’s Esophagus, which occurs as a result of abnormal cell growth in the lower esophagus. Columnar cells, typically found in the lining of the stomach, replace the squamous cells in the lining of the esophagus, which can lead to a cancerous condition. During this five-minute procedure, the PillCam ESO captures images, which are transmitted to the sensor arrays; similarly to the PillCam SB. After dropping into the stomach, the pill is later excreted naturally. Once all equipment is removed from
