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Capsule endoscopy: new technology, old complication.

Ashwin Rammohan1, R M Naidu

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, India.

Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report
|March 14, 2012
PubMed
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Wireless capsule endoscopy can cause small bowel obstruction. A case report highlights the need for pre-procedure patency evaluation to prevent serious complications like this in patients undergoing capsule endoscopy.

Keywords:
Bowel obstructioncapsule endoscopycomplication

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Devices
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) is a minimally invasive technique for small bowel evaluation.
  • WCE offers improved diagnostic yield compared to traditional methods.
  • Despite its benefits, WCE carries potential complications.

Observation:

  • A 65-year-old female presented with symptoms of complete small bowel obstruction 72 hours post-WCE.
  • Radiographic imaging confirmed obstruction with the capsule lodged at a stricture.
  • The patient required surgical intervention for capsule retrieval and stricture resection.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates a rare but significant complication of WCE: complete small bowel obstruction.
  • Capsule retention occurred secondary to an underlying short-segment stricture.
  • Prompt surgical management led to an uneventful recovery.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the critical importance of patient selection for WCE.
  • Pre-procedural assessment of small bowel patency, potentially via contrast studies, is recommended.
  • Adherence to safety protocols can mitigate risks associated with WCE procedures.