Capsule endoscopy diagnosis of ileal anglodysplasia.
A 59-year-old lady presented with iron-deficiency anemia secondary to occult gastrointestinal bleeding, which had needed multiple transfusions over five years. Standard investigations for gastrointestinal bleeding were normal. Capsule endoscopy, a new technique to visualize the small bowel, revealed angiodysplasia in the ileum. Bowel resection was performed. The patient continues to be well two months after the surgery without bleeding or drop in hemoglobin.
Nagral
Aabha
A
Department of Gastroenterology, Bhatia General Hospital, Tardeo, Mumbai 400 007. nagral@vsnl.com
Nisar
Priya
P
Nagral
Sanjay
S
Maydeo
Amit
A
Sampat
Mrudula
M
Borkar
Durgesh
D
D016888:Angiodysplasia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged