Small bowel obstruction by wireless enteroscopic capsule and unrecognized intestinal stricture.
The wireless enteroscopy capsule (WEC) was approved for noninvasive visualization of small bowel. We report an unusual case of a previously healthy man with history of bowel resection and anastomosis who developed small bowel obstruction after ingestion of a WCE. At operation, an anastomotic stricture site was noted and the WEC was proximal to this stricture, causing obstruction. This case emphasizes the importance of a good history and physical examination, as well as vigilant follow-up and retrieval of WEC.
Najafian
Hadi
H
St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USA.
Eyvazzadeh
Camille
C
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D053705:Capsule Endoscopes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged