Successful Retrieval of Retained Video Capsule Endoscope Using Double Balloon Enteroscope: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract

Video capsule endoscopy is now the first-line tool in evaluating and diagnosing obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, and small bowel neoplasms. Capsule retention is an uncommon but clinically significant complication. How to best retrieve these retained capsules is currently being debated. In this case report, we describe a retained capsule successfully retrieved using double-balloon enteroscopy. This case also highlights the fact that capsule retention can occur even in the absence of signs and symptoms suggestive of intestinal obstruction.

Keywords

• double-balloon enteroscope
• endoscopic retrieval
• retention
• wireless capsule endoscope