Journal: Gut and Liver

Article Title: Comparative Study of MiroCam MC2000 and PillCam SB3 in Detecting Small Bowel Bleeding: A Multicenter Prospective Randomized Crossover Study

doi: 10.5009/gnl240541

Figure Lengend Snippet: Images of ampulla of Vater (AoV) and small bowel lesions from MiroCam MC2000 (MC2000) and the PillCam SB3 (SB3). (A) AoV from right camera of MC2000. (B) AoV from left camera of MC2000. (C) AoV from SB3. (D) Hemangioma from left camera of MC2000. (E) Hemangioma from right camera of MC2000. (F) Hemangioma from SB3. (G) Ulcer from right camera of MC2000. (H) Ulcer from right camera of MC2000. (I) Ulcer from left camera of MC2000. (J) Ulcer from SB3. (K) Ulcer on protruding lesion from left camera of MC2000. (L) Ulcer on protruding lesion from SB3. (M) Tumor from right camera of MC2000. (N) Tumor from left camera of MC2000.

Article Snippet: - With the advancement of capsule endoscopy, comprehensive visualization of the entire small bowel through endoscopic images has become feasible., This innovative technique has emerged as a valuable tool for diagnosing and monitoring various conditions affecting the small bowel, including hereditary GI polyposis, Crohn’s disease, small bowel tumors, and ailments in patients experiencing unexplained bleeding, chronic iron deficiency anemia, abdominal pain, or unexplained weight loss., However, capsule endoscopes (CE) traverse the intestine passively, potentially leading to limitations such as restricted perspectives, low frame rates, or inadequate bowel cleansing., Previous studies have attempted to address these limitations; however, missed lesions are still reported., Recently, dual-camera CE, such as the MiroCam MC2000 (IntroMedic, Seoul, Korea; MC2000), expanded the field of view from 170° to 340°, reducing blind spots and potentially improving diagnostic accuracy.

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