Human Biology, 14 Edition

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.5 - The Large Intestine and Defecation - Biology Matters - Page 182: 1

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By using the PillCam, problems in the whole digestive or gastrointestinal tract may be diagnosed. Unlike traditional endoscopy, the PillCam can effectively detect problems in the small intestine such as obscure bleeding and small lesions. PillCam complements traditional endoscopy by: - providing access to previously unreachable areas (small intestine) - offering non-invasive, continuous imaging - guiding targeted biopsies or interventions in traditional endoscopy - enhancing monitoring of GI conditions
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