Capsule and method to be used for magnetic wireless diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal tract, comprises substance releasing facility and anchor

摘要

The magnetic capsule (1) is swallowed by the patient, can be moved by the surgeon to the particular location by using a complementary magnetic device, and anchored (5) in the tissue. The patient can leave the magnetic unit and the image can be inspected by the surgeon. Relevant data are saved in an external unit or in the capsule (1) itself. The anchor (5) is released and the capsule (1) removed. Apart from the optical device (14,15) and the magnet (3) the capsule (1) can also contain a medicinal substance (8) for being released at the appropriate spot.