Remote-controlled Capsule Endoscopy: a Feasibility Study

Remote-controlled Capsule Endoscopy: a Feasibility Study

The present study is a feasibility study to assess the safety and efficacy of wireless capsule endoscope and compare the data obtained with those obtained by using a conventional esophagogastroduodenoscopy.

The product was developed and manufacture in China.(the NaviCam. AKC-1.China)

Inclusion Criteria:

• upper abdominal symptoms (≥1 year )
• surveillance gastroscopy for known gastric ulcer or polyps
• history of gastric ulcer or polyps （≤1w）at Nanfang Hospital were enrolled.

Exclusion Criteria:

• dysphagia
• suspected or documented digestive tract malformation ,obstruction, strictures or fistula
• acute upper GI bleeding, acute enteritis, acute ischemia disease
• history of abdominal operations
• impaired renal function, congestive heart failure
• patients with critical condition or mental illness
• patients with, known allergy to polymer material or antifoam agent
• patients with cardiac pacemakers or other implanted electromedical devices，magnetic resonance imaging ( mri) examination in 7 days
• pregnancy