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Development of an Electromagnetic System for Wireless Magnetic Manipulation of Soft Capsule Endoscope for Drug Delivery Applications

Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) is a remarkable diagnostic device that examines the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The WCE is a small capsule integrated with a camera that is used to visualize the inner mucosa of the GI tract. WCE has been proven to be the most effective method to diagnose GI disease...

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Main Author: Mahmoud, Nada Ashraf Hussein
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Published: AUC Knowledge Fountain 2024
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description Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) is a remarkable diagnostic device that examines the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The WCE is a small capsule integrated with a camera that is used to visualize the inner mucosa of the GI tract. WCE has been proven to be the most effective method to diagnose GI diseases and GI cancers. The procedure reduces the discomfort and risk compared to conventional endoscopy methods. However, current WCEs lack the ability to take a biopsy or deliver a drug to a specific location. Those therapeutic functions can be introduced by wirelessly controlled WCEs. This thesis introduces an electromagnetic system that uses a magnetic field to wirelessly maneuver the capsule inside the GI tract. An enhanced control method for controlling the steering of the capsule endoscope is presented. The control method uses image processing feedback to enhance the controllability of the WCE and enlarge the effective workspace. The final constructed system consists of 8 electromagnetic coils and can steer the capsule in the x-y plane. Additionally, a novel design of an untethered capsule endoscope that can deliver a drug to a specific location inside the GI tract wirelessly is presented. In conclusion, we present an electromagnetic system that enhances the controllability and therapeutic functions of the WCEs.
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spelling oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-3260 Development of an Electromagnetic System for Wireless Magnetic Manipulation of Soft Capsule Endoscope for Drug Delivery Applications Mahmoud, Nada Ashraf Hussein Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) is a remarkable diagnostic device that examines the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The WCE is a small capsule integrated with a camera that is used to visualize the inner mucosa of the GI tract. WCE has been proven to be the most effective method to diagnose GI diseases and GI cancers. The procedure reduces the discomfort and risk compared to conventional endoscopy methods. However, current WCEs lack the ability to take a biopsy or deliver a drug to a specific location. Those therapeutic functions can be introduced by wirelessly controlled WCEs. This thesis introduces an electromagnetic system that uses a magnetic field to wirelessly maneuver the capsule inside the GI tract. An enhanced control method for controlling the steering of the capsule endoscope is presented. The control method uses image processing feedback to enhance the controllability of the WCE and enlarge the effective workspace. The final constructed system consists of 8 electromagnetic coils and can steer the capsule in the x-y plane. Additionally, a novel design of an untethered capsule endoscope that can deliver a drug to a specific location inside the GI tract wirelessly is presented. In conclusion, we present an electromagnetic system that enhances the controllability and therapeutic functions of the WCEs. 2024-01-31T08:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/2219 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/3260/viewcontent/Thesis_Nada_A_Hussein.pdf Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Gastrointestinal tract magnetically actuated capsule endoscopy wireless drug delivery Controls and Control Theory Electromagnetics and Photonics Mechanical Engineering
spellingShingle Gastrointestinal tract
magnetically actuated
capsule endoscopy
wireless
drug delivery
Controls and Control Theory
Electromagnetics and Photonics
Mechanical Engineering
Mahmoud, Nada Ashraf Hussein
Development of an Electromagnetic System for Wireless Magnetic Manipulation of Soft Capsule Endoscope for Drug Delivery Applications
title Development of an Electromagnetic System for Wireless Magnetic Manipulation of Soft Capsule Endoscope for Drug Delivery Applications
title_full Development of an Electromagnetic System for Wireless Magnetic Manipulation of Soft Capsule Endoscope for Drug Delivery Applications
title_fullStr Development of an Electromagnetic System for Wireless Magnetic Manipulation of Soft Capsule Endoscope for Drug Delivery Applications
title_full_unstemmed Development of an Electromagnetic System for Wireless Magnetic Manipulation of Soft Capsule Endoscope for Drug Delivery Applications
title_short Development of an Electromagnetic System for Wireless Magnetic Manipulation of Soft Capsule Endoscope for Drug Delivery Applications
title_sort development of an electromagnetic system for wireless magnetic manipulation of soft capsule endoscope for drug delivery applications
topic Gastrointestinal tract
magnetically actuated
capsule endoscopy
wireless
drug delivery
Controls and Control Theory
Electromagnetics and Photonics
Mechanical Engineering
url https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/2219
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/3260/viewcontent/Thesis_Nada_A_Hussein.pdf
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