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Why is a capsule endoscopy performed?
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Dr Basil Almehdawy
Gastroenterologist
Dr Basil Almehdawy is a Queensland trained Consultant Gastroenterologist, he finished an Advanced Luminal endoscopy fellowship at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, focused at advanced … View Profile
This procedure is the gold standard for investigating issues hidden deep within the small bowel. It is most commonly used to investigate unexplained iron deficiency anaemia, find the source of hidden gastrointestinal bleeding, diagnose and monitor Crohn’s disease in the small bowel, and look for small bowel polyps or rare tumours.
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