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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 14, 2024; 30(10): 1270-1279
Published online Mar 14, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i10.1270
Published online Mar 14, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i10.1270
Capsule endoscopy and panendoscopy: A journey to the future of gastrointestinal endoscopy
Bruno Rosa, José Cotter, Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira, Guimarães 4835-044, Portugal
Bruno Rosa, José Cotter, Life and Health Sciences Research Institute, School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga 4710-057, Portugal
Bruno Rosa, José Cotter, ICVS/3B's, PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga 4710-057, Portugal
Author contributions: Rosa B conceived the work, performed the literature review, and wrote the manuscript; Cotter J critically contributed to the intellectual content and formal structure of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Bruno Rosa has received consultancy fees from Medtronic in the past. José Cotter declares no conflicts of interest regarding this manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Bruno Rosa, MD, Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira, Rua dos Cutileiros, Creixomil, Guimarães 4835-044, Portugal. bruno.joel.rosa@gmail.com
Received: December 26, 2023
Peer-review started: December 26, 2023
First decision: January 10, 2024
Revised: January 22, 2024
Accepted: February 21, 2024
Article in press: February 21, 2024
Published online: March 14, 2024
Peer-review started: December 26, 2023
First decision: January 10, 2024
Revised: January 22, 2024
Accepted: February 21, 2024
Article in press: February 21, 2024
Published online: March 14, 2024
Core Tip
Core Tip: Double-headed capsules are being increasingly used for pan-intestinal endoscopy, assessing the small bowel and the colon in a single non-invasive procedure, mainly to monitor Crohn’s disease and to investigate cases of suspected mid to lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Recent developments on artificial intelligence and magnetically controlled capsules have further expanded the scope of non-invasive endoscopy.