A 12-year-old girl with a history of weight loss and stomach upset and pain after eating is also small for her age.Her pediatrician suspects celiac disease.The patient has arrived at the pediatric endoscopy unit for a procedure that is less invasive and will also have the benefit of spending the next few hours in the mall across from the hospital with her mom until the procedure is over.What is her scheduled procedure?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Capsule endoscopy is a noninvasive diagnostic test that uses a small wireless camera in the shape of a capsule about the size of a large vitamin.It is swallowed with a few sips of water and propelled along the GI tract by normal peristalsis.The capsule glides down the esophagus,taking two color digital pictures per second,which it transmits to a recording device worn by the patient.This device is suitable for imaging the mucosal surface of the esophagus,stomach,and small intestine.

A 12-Year-Old Girl with a History of Weight Loss and Stomach