Capsule Endoscopy for Severe Hematochezia

The PillCam (TM) Colon 2 which is a second-generation colon capsule endoscopy system, developed by Medtronic Inc. Colon capsule endoscopy, in contrast to current generation small bowel capsules, is capable of visualizing the entire lumen and mucosa from esophagus to rectum. This can be crucial for patients being screened or evaluated for colon disorders. This new generation of colon capsule endoscopy has a battery life of at least 10 hours and preserves energy using adaptive frame rate technology.