The Risk of Retention of the Capsule Endoscope in Patients with Known or Suspected Crohn's Disease

Abstract

Capsule retention occurred in 13% (95% CI 5.6%-28%) of patients with known CD, but only in 1.6% (95% CI 0.2%-10%) with suspected Crohn's. A retained capsule may indicate unsuspected strictures in Crohn's that may require an unexpected, but therapeutic, surgical intervention. Patients and physicians should be aware of these potential risks when using CE in CD.