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For Medical Instruments, Going Small Pays Off Big

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Size does indeed matter: For medical instruments, smaller often is better. The benefits can include greater capabilities, lower cost and better outcomes. In pulling off this trifecta, imaging plays an important role, as illustrated by three cases. An example of why going small makes sense can be seen in capsule endoscopy, a procedure in which a vitamin-size pill containing a complete video device is swallowed. The minicamera then transits the gastrointestinal tract, taking video and transmitting it wirelessly to a recording device. This allows doctors to spot problems in the esophagus...Read full article

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    Published: November 2010
    Glossary
    chip
    1. A localized fracture at the end of a cleaved optical fiber or on a glass surface. 2. An integrated circuit.
    fiber bundle
    A rigid or flexible, concentrated assembly of glass or plastic fibers used to transmit optical images or light. See aligned bundle; incoherent bundle.
    field of view
    The field of view (FOV) refers to the extent of the observable world or the visible area that can be seen at any given moment through a device, such as an optical instrument, camera, or sensor. It is the angular or spatial extent of the observable environment as seen from a specific vantage point or through a particular instrument. Key points about the field of view include: Angular measurement: The field of view is often expressed in angular units, such as degrees, minutes, or radians. It...
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