Phytobezoar—An Unusual Cause of Small Bowel Obstruction in Pediatric Age Group: A Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]
Clinical Case ReportsPhytobezoars are the most common and well known type of bezoars yet one of the uncommon causes of mechanical obstruction of the small intestine. The reported prevalence rate of phytobezoars is estimated to be 0.4% despite being the 5th most common cause ...
Aakash Pandit +3 more
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Pear phytobezoar as a rare cause of small bowel obstruction: a case report [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineA phytobezoar is an accumulation of indigestible fruit and vegetable fibers in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Small bowel obstruction (SBO) caused by phytobezoars is infrequent, and pear-induced instances are extremely rare.
Kuanyong Yu +4 more
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Lithobezoar and Phytobezoar Causing Intestinal Obstruction: A Report of Two Cases [PDF]
Clinical Case ReportsConcretion or mass formed of exogenous undigested material in the gastrointestinal tract is called bezoar. Bezoar is a rare condition and can present with clinical features ranging from recurrent abdominal pain to acute presentation with obstruction or ...
Bishnu Prasad Kandel +3 more
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Multiple myeloma presenting in association with gastric phytobezoar
Clinical Case Reports (discontinued), 2017 Key Clinical Message We present a rare case of a patient with delayed gastric emptying, gastric phytobezoar formation, and osteosclerotic bone lesions as an atypical association with multiple myeloma. Associated gastric features in myeloma, which include
Alexander C. Ford
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Phytobezoar-induced small bowel obstruction in an elderly patient undergoing dialysis: a case report
Journal of International Medical Research, 2020 A phytobezoar is defined as an accumulation of poorly digested fruit and vegetable fibers in the gastrointestinal tract. Phytobezoar-induced small bowel obstruction is an uncommon entity and is usually removed surgically.
Shih-Hua Lin, Kuang-Yu Wei
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Unusual cause of small bowel obstruction in a liver transplant recipient: a case report and focused literature review [PDF]
Frontiers in SurgeryBackgroundSmall bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common surgical emergency. In transplant recipients, atypical etiologies may delay diagnosis and lead to suboptimal management.MethodsWe report a case of phytobezoar-induced SBO in a liver transplant recipient
Anastasia Sotiropoulou +4 more
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Factors associated with gastrointestinal obstruction in phytobezoar patients: an emergency ultrasound study [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineIntroductionPhytobezoars are a common cause of acute abdominal pain in northern China and may lead to serious complications including gastrointestinal obstruction (GIO).
Qingyun Dong +3 more
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Gastrointestinal Phytobezoars in Small Animals: A Retrospective Study of 18 Cases [PDF]
AnimalsA phytobezoar is a compact mass formed by the accumulation of indigestible food fibers (such as cellulose and lignin) within the stomach and/or intestine.
Giulia Maggi +4 more
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Diagnosis and treatment of giant colonic fecalith in a child: a case report [PDF]
Frontiers in PediatricsFecaliths are concretions composed of undigested or partially digested substances formed within the gastrointestinal lumen, potentially causing obstruction or partial obstruction. The most common type of fecalith is phytobezoar, composed of plant fibers.
Wei Su +7 more
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Treatment of a Large Gastric Phytobezoar With Coca-Cola, Cellulase, and Endoscopic Fragmentation in a Community Hospital [PDF]
The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal ResearchBezoars are indigestible masses that can cause gastrointestinal complications such as obstructions and perforations. We report the case of a 60-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and duodenal ulcer surgery.
Jaewon Song, Dong Yeol Shin
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