Asymptomatic bronchial aspiration of capsule endoscope: a significant complication

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2016 Sep;108(9):605. doi: 10.17235/reed.2016.4363/2016.

Abstract

Capsule endoscopy is a safe and well-tolerated procedure allowing the direct, non-invasive mucosal investigation of the small bowel. There are, however, few limitations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Capsule Endoscopes / adverse effects*
  • Capsule Endoscopy / adverse effects
  • Deglutition Disorders / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pneumonia, Aspiration / etiology*