RESUMEN
The segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis," better known by its acronym "SCAD," is a chronic inflammatory process localized in the colonic area presenting diverticulosis, and therefore mainly in the sigmoid colon. By definition, both the rectum and the right colon are spared from any inflammation both endoscopically and from a histologic point of view. Recent data have hypothesized that SCAD may be an independent clinical entity within the inflammatory bowel disease set of diseases. Compared with inflammatory bowel disease, SCAD seems to have a more benign outcome, with low rate of complications.
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Colitis/diagnóstico , Colonoscopía , Diverticulosis del Colon/diagnóstico , Enfermedades Inflamatorias del Intestino/diagnóstico , Colitis/patología , Colon/patología , Colon Sigmoide/patología , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Diverticulosis del Colon/patología , Femenino , Humanos , Enfermedades Inflamatorias del Intestino/patología , Masculino , Recto/patologíaRESUMEN
Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) is a useful diagnostic tool in patients with unknown blood loss, particularly when there is a high suspicion of small bowel disease, but because of its use of radio frequency, it is relatively contraindicated in patients with a cardiac device. We report the case of a patient with an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) who underwent VCE because of anaemia and previous surgery for colorectal cancer. Device interrogations were performed before and after the procedure. No interference between VCE and ICD was found. VCE is feasible and relatively safe in patients with ICDs.
