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A Miniaturized Capsule Endoscope Equipped a Marking Module for Intestinal Tumor Localization


Abstract:

This study introduces a miniaturized capsule endoscope equipped with a marking module for intestinal tumor or lesion localization. The design concept is based on an activ...Show More

Abstract:

This study introduces a miniaturized capsule endoscope equipped with a marking module for intestinal tumor or lesion localization. The design concept is based on an active wireless capsule endoscope platform that is manipulated by an external electromagnetic actuation (EMA) system. The magnetic response of a permanent magnet inside the capsule is designed to have flexible movement in viscous environment of bowel. This magnet is also utilized to activate tattooing process by triggering a gas-generated chemical reaction. Once approaching to a target region, gradient magnetic field from EMA system is induced to push magnet down, releasing water to dry chemical powder mixture. Then the gas pressure increases and pushes the piston move to inject ink into target point. During traveling in digestive organs, injection needle is stowed inside the capsule to avoid damage to the organs. The whole procedure is manipulated by EMA system, the injection consumes no internal battery and is observable through capsule's camera which provides clinician vision. Basic tests were conducted to evaluate the performance of proposed robotic capsule. The success of creating a black visible bled from serosa of intestine proves the feasibility and potential of the design. This study could be an alternative for traditional tattooing endoscopy and motivate other research groups for further development of functional wireless capsule endoscope.
Date of Conference: 23-27 July 2019
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 07 October 2019
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PubMed ID: 31946681
Conference Location: Berlin, Germany

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