Optimizing the performance of magnetic-assisted capsule endoscopy of the upper GI tract using multiplanar CT modelling.

Background And Aims: This study used computed tomography modelling of the abdomen to determine the optimal placements of a magnetic capsule endoscope in the stomach that allows complete mucosal visualization and determined the optimal placement of the handheld magnet to aid pyloric traversing.

Materials And Methods: Using multiplanar reformatting, 100 abdominal computed tomography scans were analysed to assess gastric luminal visualization by a capsule endoscope from five fixed stations throughout the stomach. From each station, we assessed the ability of a capsule endoscope to visualize six gastric landmarks.