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Apparatus and methods for capsule endoscopy of the esophagus

  • US 9,968,290 B2
  • Filed: 06/30/2005
  • Issued: 05/15/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An endoscopic imaging apparatus, comprising:

  • an ingestible endoscopy capsule including a magnetically attracted element; and

    an external capsule positioning system comprising a first track and a first magnet moveable on the first track, wherein said first track is configured to be fastened to a patient in a position approximately parallel with the patient'"'"'s esophagus.

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