Open AccessUse of single photon metal artefact reduction in the detection of an impacted capsule endoscope
Author(s) -
Kevin Zhou,
Robert Khor,
Kenneth Lau
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
bjr case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2055-7159
DOI - 10.1259/bjrcr.20170050
Subject(s) - capsule endoscopy , endoscope , reduction (mathematics) , capsule , medicine , radiology , endoscopy , surgery , geology , geometry , mathematics , paleontology
Wireless capsule endoscopy was introduced over a decade ago and is now a widely used tool in the investigation of gastrointestinal pathologies. Despite its ubiquity, the full profile of indications, contraindications and complications is still being developed. Metal artefact reduction is a software technique which can significantly reduce the artefact produced by metallic objects on CT scans. This case exemplifies a rare but noteworthy complication of capsule endoscopy and highlights a novel application of metal artefact reduction.