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On the web: videos from inside the digestive tract

Michael Kanellos Staff Writer, CNET News.com
Michael Kanellos is editor at large at CNET News.com, where he covers hardware, research and development, start-ups and the tech industry overseas.
Michael Kanellos

Given Imaging is asking its customers to post their videos.

The videos, however, are a lot different than those seen on YouTube or . The Israeli company produces a pill-sized camera that, after swallowed, films select portions of a patient's digestive tract. Once the camera is eliminated it is not re-used. Doctors then examine the video for cancerous lesions or other problems. (Gadi Iddan, a former missile scientist, invented it.)

To help physicians better understand the technology, the company is posting video submitted by users.

So far, I'd have to saySubmucosal Jejunal Mass is my favorite as it resembles a nature show about sea anemones. Illetis isn't bad either.

If you are slightly queasy, don't watch.