The Pillcam is a capsule you swallow that contains a minature video camera. The camera takes pictures of your small intestine as it passes through. It transmits the pictures to a data recorder which you will wear on a belt. The test takes about 8-9 hours to complete.

A: The PillCam SB is considered the gold standard for detecting diseases of the small bowel such as Crohn’s disease and obscure bleeding.

The primary risk with capsule endoscopy is possible retention of the device in the small bowel. In patients who undergo the test to evaluate for bleeding, the risk is very low, approximately one to two percent. For patients with Crohn’s Disease, the risk may increase to four to five percent.

The capsule is generally safe and easy to take, however, the capsule can get stuck in the small intestine if there has been prior abdominal surgery causing scarring or other conditions that cause narrowing of the small intestine. If the capsule becomes stuck, endoscopic or surgical removal is necessary.

Risks. Capsule endoscopy is a safe procedure that carries few risks. However, it’s possible for a capsule to become lodged in your digestive tract rather than leaving your body in a bowel movement within several days.

(Pill Cam) Capsule endoscopy is a revolutionary technology designed to examine the small bowel. The test involves swallowing a camera capsule (the size of a jelly bean) that takes multiple digital photos of the small bowel.

A PillCam is a small, pill-sized device that has a built-in camera. After you swallow it and it reaches your small bowel, it begins taking photos.

One of these is a PillCam, a nifty piece of technology that’s particularly useful for those of us with small bowel Crohn’s disease. A PillCam is a small, pill-sized device that has a built-in camera. After you swallow it and it reaches your small bowel, it begins taking photos.