Video capsule endoscopy is no longer just a niche tool for evaluating small-bowel bleeding. In this expert review, Shabana F. Pasha, MD, explores the expanding role of capsule endoscopy—from diagnosing Crohn’s disease and iron deficiency anemia to guiding balloon-assisted enteroscopy—while explaining why timing and patient selection can significantly influence diagnostic success.
The article also examines emerging advances in AI-assisted capsule reading, compares the latest capsule platforms, and discusses the technology’s limitations. For gastroenterologists, it offers a practical overview of how video capsule endoscopy is evolving into an increasingly important component of modern GI diagnostics.