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Conventional endoscopy vs capsule endosc
Which is better for diagnosing ailments in one's GI tracks including stomach, small intestine and colon, the normal endoscopy or the capsule endoscopy? What is the rate of a capsule endoscopy in India?
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The reason/indication is different, one can't be used for the other. Capsule endo is used when regular upper GI can't show source of bleed or problem. Can't use capsule for all.
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