According to the literature study performed 2011 and 2015 a retrospective analysis of patency capsule conducted between 2011 and 201 5.Patency evaluation was performed after 30 hours, with radiological confirmation if patency capsule was detected.The study included 369 patency capsules, 54% female.The average age was 42±16 years.Main indications included suspected crohn disease of 45%, crohn disease staging of 32%, neoplastic diseases of 9%, radic enteritis of 3%, prior surgery of 3%, non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs enteropathy of 2% and anemia of 2%.One patient with suspected crohn's disease was admitted in the ward for patency capsule retention, with severe abdominal pain and occlusive symptoms, representing a rate of 0.3%, which nevertheless resolved spontaneously.
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