Abstract
Purpose: Wireless Capsule Endoscopy (WCE), a relatively new diagnostic modality has provided direct visualization of the entire small bowel mucosa. Approximately over 400,000 patients worldwide have undergone WCE since its availability in 2001 (Given Imaging data, 2007). The problems related to WCE can be divided into technical limitations and failures secondary to malfunctioning of equipment and patient related complications and failures. A previous study from Europe based on data from 4 large referral centers has been reported on complications and limitations of WCE (Rondonotti et al. Gastrointest Endosc 2005;62:712–6). Aim: The aim of this study is to identify the frequency and nature of complications, limitations and failures of WCE. Methods: In this retrospective study, data is collected from 652 consecutive patients who underwent WCE during the last 5-year period (2002–2007). Patients presented with various indications underwent WCE according to standard protocols. Results: Total cases: 652 (Males = 311, Females = 341) Total complications/failures = 96 out of 652 (15%) cases. Most common complicatioN = Incomplete small bowel examination (11%). Conclusion: WCE in this large single center series has shown excellent utility with a limited number of technical failures and complications. [figure1]FigureTable: Technical failures of WCETable: Clinical limitations and complications of WCE
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