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Agile Patency <strong>Capsule</strong><br />
•Same size as actual video capsule<br />
•Composed of lactose<br />
•Contains a timer, radiofrequency<br />
identification tag, and radio-opaque material<br />
•Can be seen by plain abdominal film or by<br />
special handheld radiofrequency detector<br />
•Designed to progressively dissolve after 40<br />
hours of contact with digestive secretions<br />
•Disintegrates completely between 80 and 100<br />
hours<br />
•Allows localization of site of stenosis before<br />
video capsule<br />
•Not considered standard of practice
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