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2. Self-expandable metallic stent - Wikipedia

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   A self-expandable metallic stent (or SEMS) is a metallic tube, or stent that holds open a structure in the gastrointestinal tract to allow the passage of food, chyme, stool, or other secretions related to digestion. Surgeons insert SEMS by endoscopy, inserting a fibre optic camera—either through the mouth or colon—to reach an area of narrowing.

3. Dexcom - Wikipedia

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   The Dexcom G7 was approved in December 2022 by the FDA for use as a standalone device and is the most accurate currently approved CGM in the U.S. [18] In a 2024 interview, Jake Leach, Dexcom's COO, stated his belief that while noninvasive glucose monitoring is a "beautiful concept" current technology doesn't match the accuracy of existing ...

4. Capsule endoscopy - Wikipedia

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   Endoscopic capsule end-on, showing six LEDs and camera lens. Image of the intestines acquired by capsule endoscopy Image of the colon acquired by capsule endoscopy. Capsule endoscopy is a medical procedure used to record internal images of the gastrointestinal tract for use in disease diagnosis.

5. Gastric intubation - Wikipedia

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   The tube is then marked at this level to ensure that the tube has been inserted far enough into the patient's stomach. Many commercially available stomach and duodenal tubes have several standard depth markings, for example 46 cm (18 in), 56 cm (22 in), 66 cm (26 in) and 76 cm (30 in) from distal end; infant feeding tubes often come with 1 cm ...

6. Radiocontrast agent - Wikipedia

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   Iodinated contrast contains iodine.It is the main type of radiocontrast used for intravenous administration.Iodine has a particular advantage as a contrast agent for radiography because its innermost electron ("k-shell") binding energy is 33.2 keV, similar to the average energy of x-rays used in diagnostic radiography.

7. Upper gastrointestinal series - Wikipedia

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   In upper gastrointestinal series examinations, the barium sulfate is mixed with water and swallowed orally, whereas in the lower gastrointestinal series (barium enema), the barium contrast agent is administered as an enema through a small tube inserted into the rectum. [2] Barium swallow X-ray examinations are used to study the pharynx [4] and ...