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. 2015 Dec 25;7(19):1306-10.
doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i19.1306.

Utilisation of magnets to enhance gastrointestinal endoscopy

Imdadur Rahman  1 , Praful Patel  1 , Philip Boger  1 , Mike Thomson  1 , Nadeem Ahmad Afzal  1
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Utilisation of magnets to enhance gastrointestinal endoscopy

Imdadur Rahman et al. World J Gastrointest Endosc. .

Abstract

Methods to assess, access and treat pathology within the gastrointestinal tract continue to evolve with video endoscopy replacing radiology as the gold standard. Whilst endoscope technology develops further with the advent of newer higher resolution chips, an array of adjuncts has been developed to enhance endoscopy in other ways; most notable is the use of magnets. Magnets are utilised in many areas, ranging from endoscopic training, lesion resection, aiding manoeuvrability of capsule endoscopes, to assisting in easy placement of tubes for nutritional feeding. Some of these are still at an experimental stage, whilst others are being increasingly incorporated in our everyday practice.

Keywords: Capsule; Child; Colonoscopy; Endoscopy; Imaging; Magnet; Nutrition; Paediatric; Therapeutic; Training.

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