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  • Title: Small bowel obstruction by wireless enteroscopic capsule and unrecognized intestinal stricture.
    Author: Najafian H, Eyvazzadeh C.
    Journal: Am Surg; 2006 Dec; 72(12):1216-7. PubMed ID: 17216822.
    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.
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