Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding ( 35 Questions)
Correct. Capsule endoscopy involves swallowing a small wireless capsule that contains a camera to capture images as it passes through the gastrointestinal tract. It is useful for visualizing areas that are not easily reached with traditional endoscopy.
Incorrect. Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy involves using a flexible tube with a camera to directly visualize the esophagus and stomach.
Incorrect. Esophageal manometry measures the pressure and coordination of the muscles in the esophagus. It does not involve placing a wireless capsule.
Incorrect. Endoscopic ultrasound involves the use of an endoscope and ultrasound to visualize the gastrointestinal tract, but it does not involve placing a wireless capsule.
Rationale
A) Correct. Capsule endoscopy involves swallowing a small wireless capsule that contains a camera to capture images as it passes through the gastrointestinal tract. It is useful for visualizing areas that are not easily reached with traditional endoscopy.
B) Incorrect. Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy involves using a flexible tube with a camera to directly visualize the esophagus and stomach.
C) Incorrect. Esophageal manometry measures the pressure and coordination of the muscles in the esophagus. It does not involve placing a wireless capsule.
D) Incorrect. Endoscopic ultrasound involves the use of an endoscope and ultrasound to visualize the gastrointestinal tract, but it does not involve placing a wireless capsule.