ALICAM enables veterinarians to measure GI transit
times and capture images of the GI tract without sedation,
anaesthesia or restriction of movement.
What is its key use?
ALICAM is indicated for use when a dog or horse is
displaying any of the following signs:
• Weight loss
• Reduced appetite
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Food intolerance
• Abdominal pain
• Dark stools or blood in stool
• Unexplained anaemia
• Suspected ulcer or mass
What problem does it solve?
GI disease is very common; however, establishing a
diagnosis and treatment plan can be problematic. ALICAM
allows a veterinarian in any setting to acquire intra-luminal
images of the GI tract and obtain a consultation from a
specialist. ALICAM is most frequently used:
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When traditional GI work-up has failed to provide a
diagnosis. -
When endoscopy or anaesthesia are not viable.
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When lesions are present beyond the reach of an endoscope.
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As a non-invasive follow-up to monitor the progress of previously prescribed treatments.
How does it work?
Four on-board cameras image the GI tract, giving a
360-degree view as the capsule is propelled by peristalsis.
Thousands of images are captured during the study and are
stored on on-board memory chips.
These images are then downloaded, correlated with
clinical history and analysed by internal medicine
specialists who offer a report containing their interpretation
and recommendations.
Has it been proven in practice?
Yes. In the past 18 months, there have been a number
of peer-reviewed publications and clinical abstracts demonstrating safety and efficacy as well as its utility in a
number of different clinical scenarios.
Why should a surgery invest in it?
• It helps to improve care for patients with GI
disease.
• Up-front costs are minimal.
• It requires no training and only a few minutes to administer.
• The images are interpreted for you by a board-certified internal medicine specialist.
• It can be helpful in a wide range of clinical settings.
• Clients love it!
How do you use it?
No special training is required to operate/administer the
capsule. Simply removing the capsule from its package
turns it on. ALICAM is administered in much the same
way as a pill. The capsule is returned to the manufacturer
via courier and the data is downloaded and interpreted
by specialists who will generate a report with treatment
recommendations. The report and video are then sent to
the veterinarian via email.
What sets this product apart
from the competition?
ALICAM is the only capsule imaging service designed
speci cally for veterinary use. The image quality, device
safety and clinical ef cacy have been documented for
veterinary applications. The workstation to download and
read images has been eliminated as well as the need for
external sensors. All that is needed to image a patient is
the capsule itself. This minimises the cost to adopt the
technology. ALICAM is also a service, not just a device. The
burden of downloading images, interpreting them and then
generating a report with treatment recommendations is
performed by the company.
How much does it cost?
The cost for the entire study (including the capsule,
outward/return shipping and the interpretation/reporting
by a specialist) is approximately £525 (accurate as of
October 2017).
More information can be found at www.alicamvet.com;
the ALICAM main line is 02085 33 99 22. Readers can
access discounted rates by completing the contact form and quoting the code VP2017.
