ILEON PERFORATION AS A LATE COMPLICATION OF VIDEO CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY –  A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Alexandru  Munteanu; Ștefan  Pătrașcu; Mircea  Pîrscoveanu; Valeriu  Șurlin

doi:10.33695/rojes.v5i2.79

Alexandru Munteanu 3rd Dpt. Of General Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova
Ștefan Pătrașcu 1th Dpt. Of General Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova
Mircea Pîrscoveanu 3rd Dpt. Of General Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova
Valeriu Șurlin 1th Dpt. Of General Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33695/rojes.v5i2.79

Keywords: endoscopic video capsule, perforation, ileum

Abstract

Wireless capsule endoscopy is a valuable and minimally invasive tool for evaluating the small bowel. This technology has revolutionized the field of gastrointestinal imaging, providing several advantages over traditional endoscopic methods. After 10 years, however, the first articles were published regarding acute complications such as retention and/or perforation of the small intestine after this procedure. We present the first case of perforation of the small intestine after 22 months after the administration of the video capsule in a multi-operated patient with adhesion syndrome and several areas of ileal stenosis.

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