Capsule endoscope view of a healthy small intestine. The fingle-like projections in the intestinal wall greatly increase the surface area for the abso

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Capsule endoscope view of a healthy small intestine. The fingle-like projections in the intestinal wall greatly increase the surface area for the absorption of nutrients. A capsule endoscope is a tiny camera sealed in a pill-shaped container which can be swallowed. It provides real-time video images of the stomach and intestines as it passes through the digestive tract.

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