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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 7, 2014; 20(5): 1155-1164
Published online Feb 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i5.1155
Table 5 Potential future technological developments in capsule endoscopy relevant to inflammatory bowel disease
Manually manipulated capsule[77]
Electrically propelled capsule[78]
Tissue sampling capabilities (brushing, cytology, fluid aspiration)[87]
Therapeutic capabilities (cautery)[87]
Drug delivery