On either side of the capsule there are wax plugs, in which there are a few holes that allow intestinal fluid to enter and dissolve the content, thereby dividing the capsule into small particles.

Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel have shared a new video that describes how they "have defied the odds" and are thriving "despite their unique anatomy." Compiled by Hashem Al-Ghaili ...

one small intestine, one large intestine, one pelvis, one bladder" and "one set of reproductive organs." Since the twins have their own stomachs, they digest their food separately—which also ...

There are published case reports of endobronchial aspiration of the endoscopy capsule. [35] This could potentially be life threatening. If the patient is unable to spontaneously cough it up ...