Handbook of Capsule Endoscopy is a concise guide to the clinical diagnostic use of capsule endoscopy, a non-invasive imaging technology of the gastrointestinal tract. This book is written by an international team with over 30 authors from 8 countries, mainly China, Britain, Israel, Italy, Germany, Korea, United Arab Emirates and the United States.
This book introduces nearly all aspects of capsule endoscopy, including the six devices currently in use, the set up procedures, indications and contraindications, its application in three organs, special use in pediatrics, safety issues and case presentations. This book is an ideal reference work for physicians and surgeons who wish to utilize this helpful imaging technology.
Prof. Zhaoshen Li and Associate Prof. Zhuan Liao are doctors in Changhai Hospital, the Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China. Mark McAlindon is a consultant gastroenterologist and the directorate of gastroenterology in Royal Hallamshire Hospital, England, the United Kingdom.

Table of contents (10 chapters)
The History of Wireless Capsule Endoscopy: From a Dream to a Platform of Capsules
Eliakim, Rami
Pages 1-4
The Current Main Types of Capsule Endoscopy
Li, Zhaoshen (et al.)
Pages 5-45
Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
Rahman, Imdadur (et al.)
Pages 47-118
Oesophageal Capsule Endoscopy
Koulaouzidis, Anastasios (et al.)
Pages 119-128
Colon Capsule Endoscopy
Spada, Cristiano (et al.)
Pages 129-135
Non-imaging Capsule Endoscopy: The Wireless Motility Capsule to Assess Gut Motility
Emmanuel, Anton
Pages 137-143
Capsule Endoscopy in Pediatrics
Oliva, Salvatore (et al.)
Pages 145-151
Comparison of Capsule Endoscopy and Device-Assisted Enteroscopy
Park, Sung Chul (et al.)
Pages 153-164
Future Development of Capsule Endoscopy
Hale, Melissa F. (et al.)
Pages 165-170
Case Presentations
Liao, Zhuan (et al.)
Pages 171-196