AI Article Synopsis
- Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) is a major advancement in gastroenterology that allows for painless imaging of hard-to-reach areas in the small intestine.
- The most frequent complication associated with WCE is the retention of the capsule within the body.
- In a reported case, a child undergoing evaluation for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding experienced capsule retention, necessitating surgical intervention after two weeks of conservative monitoring.
Article Abstract
Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) is one of the great milestones in the field of gastroenterology. It is versatile in image acquisition, painless and can reach parts of the small bowel not amenable to conventional endoscopy. The commonest complication with WCE is retention of the capsule. We report a case of retained capsule in a child who was being investigated for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB). Operative intervention was required for its retrieval after two weeks of expectant management.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5027058 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.21699/ajcr.v7i4.466 | DOI Listing |
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