Handbook of Colon Capsule Endoscopy

This book is the first dedicated to the colon capsule endoscopy (CCE). It offers a a-state-of-the-art description of all aspects of the procedure, including performance in detecting colorectal lesions and other non-neoplastic pathology as developed over the last decade through extensive clinical research. The CCE is now viewed as a diagnostic test for the colorectum equal to conventional colonoscopy and computer tomography colonography (CTC). An increasing number of studies have shown challenges that need to be addressed to improve the adoption of CCE, including optimizing bowel preparations and pre-selection of patients to improve completion rates and lower re-investigation rates.

All chapters are written by worldwide experts of CCE, and accompanied by illustrative pictures of the normal anatomy as depicted by CCE and pathological findings with a particular focus on neoplastic lesions. The volume is completed by videos of colon capsule endoscopies including normal anatomy, common colorectal lesions as viewed by camera capsules and common pitfalls. A test on essential issues and take-home messages are included in the final chapter. This handy volume is aimed at health care providers involved in CCE and researchers and medical students at all levels who need a thorough introduction to CCE and which gaps are striving for further research.

History of colon capsule endoscopy.- Anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract through the colon capsule camera Normal anatomy, including variations.- Technical Aspects of colon capsule endoscopy (CCE).- The Evolution of Capsule Endoscopy: From Concept to Practice.- Important clinical trials in colon capsule endoscopy.- Indications for colon capsule endoscopy.- Preparation, Laxatives, and Boosters for CCE.- ScotCap – CCE in real life. An introduction to the extensive Scottish adoption of CCE in clinical practice.- The procedure in detail: A comprehensive description of the CCE procedure from capsule ingestion to completion of the procedure.- Common findings in colon capsule endoscopy.- Artificial intelligence-supported colon capsule endoscopy.- From capsule ingestion to decision-making.- How far can we go? What is the potential of CCE? Are we ready for a wider adoption in clinical practice?.

Professor Anastasios Koulaouzidis is a Professor at the Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), and an Affiliated Professor at the Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin. He is a widely recognized expert in capsule endoscopy, with an extensive publication record of over 315 PubMed-indexed articles (of which>190 on capsule endoscopy). Professor Koulaouzidis has co-authored numerous book chapters and has significantly contributed to advancing the field through his work on the clinical applications of capsule endoscopy, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of software diagnostics and innovative hardware concepts in minimally invasive endoscopy. His broader research interests encompass colonoscopy, colorectal cancer, and microscopic colitis. In addition to his research activities, he serves on the editorial boards of multiple specialty journals and has received several competitive research grants.

Thomas Bjørsum-Meyer is an Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and staff specialist, Department of Surgery, Odense, University Hospital (OUH), Denmark. His main areas of interest are colorectal surgery, bowel imaging techniques, colorectal neoplasia and artificial intelligence. He was appointed a member of the CICA (Centre for Clinical Implementation of Capsule Endoscopy) Leader Board in 2021. Editorial board member of several journals. He authored 46 publications, and has presented numerous scientific posters at international congresses.