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PillCam™ ESO Capsule Endoscopy | | | General Information | |
| Vendor | | Given Imaging | | Item | | PillCam™ ESO Capsule Endoscopy | | Features | | - Little discomfort
- Does not require sedation
- Eliminates potential sedation related cardiopulmonary complications
- Offers a simple, safe and less invasive alternative
- Patient satisfaction
- Ease of ingestion
- Comfort during procedure
- Convenience
- Immediate recovery
- Preferred by patient over traditional endoscopy
| | Magnification | | Inquire | | Field of View | | The PillCam™ capsule field of view is 140 degrees. | | Capsule Size | | The capsule is 11mm x 26mm and weighs less than 4 grams. | | Operating Time | | Total procedure takes approximately 20 minutes in the doctor’s office, hospital or clinic | | Procedure | | The patient swallows the capsule lying down, and is then raised in a series of inclinations over a total of 5 minutes. 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. | | Viewing Results | | PillCam™ ESO is equipped with two miniature color video cameras (one on each end), battery and flashing light source. Cameras transmit 14 color images per second as capsule moves through the esophagus. Transmits about 2,600 images of the esophagus to a recording device worn by the patient. Data is transferred from the recorder belt to the RAPID® Workstation (used for viewing, editing, archiving and e-mailing video images. Saves individual images and short video clips). | | Min. Detectable Object | | Less than 0.1 mm | | Battery Type | | Inquire | | Pricing |  | Inquire |
| | Product Description | |
| The PillCam™ ESO video capsule is specifically designed to view the inner lining of the Esophagus. The capsule is equipped with miniature cameras on both ends and is about the size of a multi-vitamin, which can be swallowed easily.
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| Given Imaging | | Customer Service: (770) 662-0870 | | Web site: http://www.givenimaging.com | | Please mention Medcompare.com when you contact the vendor. |
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