Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
Capsule endoscopy is a procedure that uses a tiny wireless camera to take pictures of your digestive tract.This service provides endoscopy procedures for gastrointestinal concerns. assessment of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases or disorders patient education regarding capsule endoscopy A capsule endoscopy camera sits inside a vitamin-size capsule you swallow. As the capsule travels through your digestive tract, the camera takes thousands of pictures that are transmitted to a recorder you wear on a belt around your waist. Capsule endoscopy helps doctors see inside your small intestine -- an area that isn't easily reached with more-traditional endoscopy procedure.
This service provides endoscopy procedures for gastrointestinal concerns.
A capsule endoscopy camera sits inside a vitamin-size capsule you swallow. As the capsule travels through your digestive tract, the camera takes thousands of pictures that are transmitted to a recorder you wear on a belt around your waist. Capsule endoscopy helps doctors see inside your small intestine -- an area that isn't easily reached with more-traditional endoscopy procedure.
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Parking and Public transportation available
Monday7:15 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday7:15 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday7:15 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday7:15 am - 3:30 pm
Friday7:15 am - 3:30 pm
Other information: Urgent services available outside of service hours if necessary, conatct GI physcian on call.
Triage provided by Specialist for eligibility.
A Gastroenterologist referral is required to have a Capsule Endoscopy.
Urgent - Within 2 weeks
Non-Urgent - Within 3 month
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