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Non-imaging Capsule Endoscopy: The Wireless Motility Capsule to Assess Gut Motility

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The wireless motility capsule (WMC) is an ambulatory, minimally invasive diagnostic modality that allows continuous assessment of intraluminal pH , temperature, and pressure during its transit through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The technology allows for both measurement of transit times in multiple regions of the upper and lower GI tract, as well as pressure profiles in the antro-duodenum. The standardized equipment and procedures in WMC test allow the comparisons of data across multiple sensors. The role of the technology has been best established in the evaluation of patients with suspected gastroparesis and suspected chronic constipation. This review summarizes approximately 50 publications about WMC generated in the last 5 years.

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    Zhuan Liao

  3. Gastroenterology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Emmanuel, A. (2014). Non-imaging Capsule Endoscopy: The Wireless Motility Capsule to Assess Gut Motility. In: Li, Z., Liao, Z., McAlindon, M. (eds) Handbook of Capsule Endoscopy. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9229-5_6

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