Which statement best describes the roles of capsule endoscopy and device-assisted enteroscopy in small bowel evaluation?

Which statement best describes the roles of capsule endoscopy and device-assisted enteroscopy in small bowel evaluation?

• A. Capsule endoscopy detects mucosal lesions and bleeding; device-assisted enteroscopy allows targeted biopsy, therapy, and dilation or retrieval when intervention is required.
• B. Device-assisted enteroscopy detects mucosal lesions and bleeding; capsule endoscopy allows targeted biopsy and therapy.
• C. Capsule endoscopy is used for deep tissue sampling; device-assisted enteroscopy is purely diagnostic imaging.
• D. Both techniques have identical roles and are interchangeable in small bowel evaluation.

Answer: (A)