Video Capsule Endoscopy Beyond the Gastrointestinal Suite

Video capsule endoscopy has been proven to be a beneficial tool to inspect the gastrointestinal lumen but its true impact may lie in utilization outside of traditional gastroenterology settings such as in the emergency room, the intensive care unit, and outpatient settings. Some advantages of video capsule endoscopy are that its administration does not require special training, patients do not require anesthesia, and videos can be shared with off-site consultants.