Superior mesenteric artery syndrome: an unusual cause of Watson biopsy capsule retention.
The prolonged intestinal retention of a Watson biopsy capsule in a 12-year-old girl with chronic diarrhea is reported. Radiological investigation showed a duodenal obstruction due to superior mesenteric artery syndrome. A preliminary barium study of the upper gastrointestinal tract, before performing blind intestinal biopsies, may decrease the incidence of similar complications.
D001706:Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013478:Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / Q000150:complications*