Fate of retained capsule: a pathognomonic for surgery.
Since its introduction in 2001, Wireless Video Capsule enteroscopy is gaining acceptance due to its high diagnostic potential and minimal risk. In some centers, it offers an alternative approach to visualize the small intestine and to evaluate patients with suspected small bowel disease. We present a series of known complications of this procedure and call for a more proactive role in the management of retained capsule.
Agaba
Emmanuel A
EA
Department of Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York 11030, USA. eagaba@gmail.com
Shamseddeen
Hazem
H
Sasthakonar
Venketesh
V
Sivalingham
Vadamalayan
V
Shah
Kavin G
KG
Ravikumar
Thanjavur S
TS
Nadjari
Howard
H
Denoto
George
G
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D053704:Capsule Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal