This procedure allows your doctor to examine the middle part of your gastrointestinal tract, which would not be accessible with a traditional endoscopy or colonoscopy.  The patient ingests a small, pill sized video camera that takes a picture recording of the small intestine as it passes through.Download our PDF for more information on capsule endoscopies. To learn more about Capsule Endoscopies, what to expect, and how to prepare, please visit this link: https://www.asge.org/home/for-patients/patient-information/understanding-capsule-endoscopy