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  • Title: Endoscopic approach to capsule endoscope retention.
    Author: Roorda AK, Kupec JT, Ostrinsky Y, Shamma'a JM, Goebel SU, Sundaram U.
    Journal: Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol; 2010 Dec; 4(6):713-21. PubMed ID: 21108591.
    Abstract:
    In recent years, wireless capsule endoscopy has become increasingly indicated and utilized in the diagnosis and management of small bowel disorders. As such, its most common complication, capsule retention, has become a more frequently encountered clinical entity. Historically, when medical management of capsule retention has failed, patients have been sent directly to surgery. However, recent advances in small bowel enteroscopy have demonstrated a high success rate and safety profile in retrieving retained capsules. These approaches appear to be a viable alternative to surgery in many clinical scenarios. This article discusses both standard and advanced endoscopic approaches to capsule retention, and presents an algorithmic approach to their utilization.
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