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A capsule endoscopy is a type of medical procedure in which one must swallow a camera the size of a pill that takes pictures of their insides. The purpose of capsule endoscopy is to make sure the small intestine is working properly.

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Nasal endoscopy allows visualization of the upper airway to detect anatomical problems related to sinuses.

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What year was the capsule endoscopy procedure approved by the FDA?

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