Question
The instrument shown in the picture below is used to visualize which of the following condition ?
A. Esophageal varices.
B. Gastric carcinoma.
C. Crohn’s disease.
D. Ulcerative colitis.
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Correct Answer » C
Explanation
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The instrument shown in the picture above is used for Capsule endoscopy.
Crohn’s disease
Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) allows direct visualization of the entire small-bowel mucosa. The diagnostic yield of detecting lesions suggestive of active CD is higher with WCE than CT enterography or small-bowel series. WCE cannot be used in the setting of a small-bowel stricture. Capsule retention occurs in