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Although capsule endoscopy can technically visualize the entire gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, it is primarily optimized for evaluating the small intestine. In regions with a wider lumen, such as the stomach and large intestine, the rapid passage of the capsule can make it difficult to obtain sufficient and detailed images. Standard endoscopy and colonoscopy offer the physician the ability to expand the organ lumen with air insufflation, irrigate soiled areas, and thoroughly examine suspicious regions from various angles. Furthermore, these methods allow for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions such as taking biopsies and stopping bleeding. Capsule endoscopy does not provide these interventional capabilities. For these reasons, endoscopy and colonoscopy are generally superior methods for diagnosing pathologies of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, terminal ileum, and large intestine. However, in cases where standard endoscopic procedures cannot be performed due to factors such as advanced age or comorbidities, capsule endoscopy can offer an alternative contribution to imaging these organs.