TOKYO - Japanese researchers point out that they have developed a capsule endoscope that can move itself via a remote control that can swim through the human digestive tract. "They have been managed to take pictures in the stomach and intestines someone using tadpole-shaped capsules as a first step towards aplikasiklinis," said by the scientists. Similarly, as quoted by The Straits Times, Wednesday (06/22/2011).
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"For the first time in history, an endoscope can move itself and managed to move from one part of the digestive tract to another and can record images in the colon," they added.
Capsule, dubbed 'Mermaid' in diameter 1 cm, with a length of 4.5 cm and has a magnetic steering tool which allows controlling the direction and exact location.
Doctors can use a joystick that allows you to control the movement of the capsule and can be observed directly through the monitor screen. User can be done in two ways, which can be swallowed for the examination of the abdomen or inserted through the rectum to the colon.
"The research was announced at an international conference on digestive disease in Chicago, Illinois, in May," said scientists from Ryukoku University and Osaka Medical College.
