Bidirectional propulsion of devices along the gastrointestinal tract using electrostimulation
This thesis describes a method for propelling devices such as video capsule endoscopes in either direction along the small intestines using electrostimulation-induced muscular contractions. When swallowed, passive diagnostic ‘one-shot’ devices rely on sporadic peristaltic movement, possibly missing...
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University College London (University of London)
2013
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.587801 |