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CT-abdomen showing small bowel obstruction, radiodense foreign body (capsule endoscope), and intraperitoneal air.
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On presentation, an abdominal CT-scan was performed (Figure 1), showing mechanical small bowel obstruction with suspicion of metallic foreign body and perforation.
Photograph of bowel resection, cutup, showing capsule endoscope in situ.
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On further inspection of resection, a capsule endoscope was found impacted in a stenosis (Figure 2).