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Special Purpose Examination (SPEX) [spex-exam]

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Upper and lower endoscopy are performed on the patient, but neither procedure reveals any bleeding lesions or clots. No gastric or duodenal ulcer is visible and the esophageal mucosa appears intact. He has a few minor colonic polyps that were surgically removed and were determined to be benign as well as a few dispersed diverticula. While occult blood in the stool tests continues to be positive, a repeat EGD remains negative. What should the next diagnostic procedure entail?
Correct Answer:
Capsule endoscopy

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