The Editorial Board of VHJOE is extremely excited to introduce Dr. Martin Radwin as the Editor of a new section to the journal entitled, “Capsule Endoscopy.” Capsule endoscopy is a burgeoning field in gastroenterology that gives physicians an unparalleled examination of the gastrointestinal tract. Dr. Radwin is both a superb clinician and educator, and we are certain that the readers of the journal will enjoy Marty’s Quarterly Reviews and Capsule Case Reports.

Dr. Martin Radwin is President of Intermountain Capsule Endoscopy in Salt Lake City and practices gastroenterology at Granger Medical Clinic, West Valley City, Utah. He has interpreted over 1,500 cases since 2003 and has performed consultative over-reads on difficult capsule cases around the country. As a member of the Given Imaging Speakers Bureau, he has taught several introductory national courses as well as advanced courses and web-casts on small bowel and esophageal capsule endoscopy. He has been involved in capsule research on expanded indications utilizing esophageal capsule endoscopy as a triage tool for acute gastrointestinal bleeding in the Emergency Department and has presented original research at the International Conference on Capsule Endoscopy. In addition, he also has a special interest in the use of small bowel capsule endoscopy in the diagnosis of celiac disease and its complications.

Peter R. McNally, DO, FACP, FACG
Editorial Board, VHJOE
UCHSC, Center for Human Simulation

Guest Commentary
Editor of Capsule Endoscopy,
Dr. Radwin

An explosive interest in the study of the small bowel has been fueled by the increasing availability and development of techniques such as radiographic enterography, double-balloon enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy. Small bowel disease can now be diagnosed and treated in ways never believed possible when many of us first started practicing gastroenterology. The bounds of technology appear endless. My interest in capsule endoscopy was sparked immediately upon learning about this device after its release and I quickly became aware of its enormous utility as a diagnostic tool. Most capsule endoscopists have experienced the excitement upon finding the hidden Crohn’s disease, the obscure bleeding source or the obvious celiac disease often after years of frustrating workup.

I share Dr. McNally’s enthusiasm regarding this new section of VHJOE devoted to the study of capsule endoscopy and look forward to presenting a vigorous interaction with my capsule colleagues. We are still evolving as a technology with many unanswered questions, inconsistent terminology, competing systems, expanded indications, refinement of consensus among experts and new areas of capsule usage such as esophageal and colon. A mixture of interesting cases, guest contributors, original research, letters and editorial will hopefully offer a satisfying educational experience. I strongly encourage contribution from our readers, whether it is sharing an interesting finding or a research project for peer review and publication. Our success depends on all devoted to capsule endoscopy and I look forward to this interaction so that we can all benefit from each other’s experiences.