Capsule endoscopy in airway: a difficult extraction.

Foreign bodies of different nature are identified in airway. Extraction of foreign bodies given their dimension and character requires proper set of instruments with right technique to ensure safe removal. Different tools have been discussed to optimally withdraw the object in various articles which have been applied. However, we talk about a case of removal of a pill camera from an elderly patient's right main bronchus with a certain positioning of the patient after multiple unsuccessful attempts with instruments alone. In conclusion, pill camera as being useful for surveillance for gastrointestinal pathology can have the potential of aspiration.

A single centre audit: repeat pre-operative colonoscopy.

BACKGROUND: Repeat colonoscopy may be required for tumour localisation. The aim of the study is to explore the clinical settings it was used and benchmark the quality of initial colonoscopy against standardized guidelines for tumour localisation, tattooing and colonoscopy reporting amongst clinicians. METHODS: A retrospective study from 2016 to 2021 has been performed on patients who underwent elective colorectal cancer resections at the Northern Hospital. Patient demographics, colonoscopic and operative details were retrieved from the Bi-National Colorectal Cancer Audit (BCCA) Registry database and hospital medical records. PRIMARY OUTCOMES: changes in operative approach and delays to operation. SECONDARY OUTCOMES: reasons for a repeat colonoscopy and complications from repeat colonoscopy. RESULTS: A total of 339 patients were included in this study. 94 (28.6%) underwent a repeat colonoscopy. Re-scoping rate was 29.6% for surgeons, and 26.2% for non-operating endoscopists. Surgeons had a 5.9% localisation error rate, and non-operating endoscopist 6.95% (p = 0.673). Surgeons did not have a lower rate of repeat colonoscopy (p = 0.462). Repeat endoscopy was associated with a longer time to definitive operation (p < 0.001). No complications were associated with a repeat colonoscopy. CONCLUSION: There was no difference in localisation error rates or repeat colonoscopy amongst surgeons (29.6%) and non-operating endoscopists (26.2%) (p = 0.462). This could be explained by the standardized endoscopy training in Australia governed by a common training board. Lack of tattooing at index colonoscopy and inadequate documentation often led to a repeat endoscopy, which was associated with a longer time to definitive operation. Standardized guidelines in tattooing of lesions and colonoscopy reporting should be implemented.