Contraindications to capsule endoscopy: do any still exist?
In patients requiring WCE most contraindications are relative and the procedure can be performed safely in almost all clinical settings. The only true remaining contraindications to capsule endoscopy are obstruction/pseudo-obstruction and pregnancy. Informed consent of the risks and benefits, including NNE, should be discussed with all patients undergoing WCE examination.
Storch
Ian
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University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine/Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Division of Gastroenterology, 4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA.
Barkin
Jamie S
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D000075202:Contraindications; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D045723:Diverticulosis, Esophageal / Q000150:complications; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D020776:Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis; D005769:Gastrointestinal Motility; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000150:complications; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000473:pathology*; D008904:Miniaturization; D011247:Pregnancy; D014741:Video Recording / Q000295:instrumentation*