2014 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
A Novel Bio-inspired Tactile Tumour Detection Concept for Capsule Endoscopy
Authors : Benjamin Winstone, Chris Melhuish, Sanja Dogramadzi, Tony Pipe, Mark Callaway
Published in: Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
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Examination of the gastrointestinal(GI) tract has traditionally been performed using endoscopy tools that allow a surgeon to see the inside of the lining of the digestive tract. Endoscopes are rigid or flexible tubes that use fibre-optics or cameras to visualise tissues in natural orifices. This can be an uncomfortable and very invasive procedure for the patient.