CLINICAL UTILITY OF VIDEO CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS: A CASE REPORT AND IMAGING ANALYSIS

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This paper analyzes the usefulness of video capsule endoscopy (VCE) in diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders, with focus on the small intestine. The study presents the observational case of a 60-year-old male with chronic dyspepsia, in whom standard investigations showed no abnormalities. VCE enabled complete exploration of the digestive tract, revealing normal gastric and intestinal mucosa without bleeding, inflammation, or tumor lesions. Colon visualization was partly limited by residual content but showed no significant abnormalities. The results confirm the value of VCE as a complementary method, contributing to faster diagnosis, reduced invasive procedures, and improved patient comfort. Integrating this technology supports more efficient management of patients with nonspecific digestive symptoms and chronic gastrointestinal diseases.