Acceptability and Tolerability of Magnetic Assisted Capsule Endoscopy Compared to Gastroscopy

a thin, flexible tube called an end oscope is used to look inside the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and first part of the small intestine (duodenum)

The patient will be given 500 to 1000mls of water with 6 drops of simethicone added to drink. This is to enable adequate distension of the stomach. The patient then swallows the capsule in the presence of the PI. MACE of the oesophagus and stomach will be carried out by the PI. Once the PI is satisfied that an adequate examination has been completed the capsule will be allowed to pass into and through the small bowel.