Longest duration of retention of video capsule: A case report and literature review

Figure 1 Abdominal X rays done at several time intervals following video capsule endoscopy showing retention of video capsule. Several surgical clips are also present at pelvis. A: Follow up in 1 wk showing capsule in right lower quadrant of abdomen; B: Follow up in two months showing capsule in right mid abdomen laterally; C: Follow up after 4 years showing capsule in right upper quadrant of abdomen.

Figure 2 Computer tomography abdomen done for further evaluation of retained capsule which is present in bowel lumen (arrow).

Figure 3 Capsule seen in colonoscopy (A) and video capsule was retrieved intact after 4 year 5 mo and 21 d with endoscopically (B).