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
Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
A Gastroenterologist referral is required to have a Capsule Endoscopy.
Urgent - Within 2 weeks
Non - Urgent - Within 3 month
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