Small bowel obstruction due to an impacted endoscopy capsule

Jeffrey M. Levsky, David L. Milikow, Alla M. Rozenblit, Ellen L. Wolf

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Abstract

Capsule endoscopy (CE), a recently introduced technology, offers important benefits for evaluation of small bowel pathology as compared to traditional radiologic and endoscopic studies. The most striking complication of this modality is capsule retention, which may obligate invasive retrieval. The radiologist should be aware of the natural course, presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment options for this retained foreign body.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)579-581
Number of pages3
JournalAbdominal Imaging
Volume33
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2008

Keywords

  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Complications
  • Foreign body
  • Small bowel
  • Small bowel obstruction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Gastroenterology
  • Urology

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