Small bowel obstruction by wireless enteroscopic capsule and unrecognized intestinal stricture.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2006
Abstract
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.
Volume
72
Issue
12
First Page
1216
Last Page
1217
ISSN
0003-1348
Published In/Presented At
Najafian, H., & Eyvazzadeh, C. (2006). Small bowel obstruction by wireless enteroscopic capsule and unrecognized intestinal stricture. The American surgeon, 72(12), 1216–1217.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
17216822
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article