Intestinal Perforation Due to Phytobezoar Obstruction : a Case Report

Phytobezoars are uncommon causes of acute abdomen. We report a patient who presented with acute abdomen and who was intra-operatively diagnosed as having a small intestinal perforation due to an intestinal phytobezoar.

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Published in:Acta chirurgica belgica 2008-05, Vol.108 (3), p.360-361
Main Authors: KAREN, M, MORALIOGLU, S, MENTES, B. B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Bezoars - complications
Bezoars - surgery
Biological and medical sciences
Fruit
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
General aspects
Humans
Intestinal Obstruction - etiology
Intestinal Perforation - etiology
Jejunum
Male
Medical sciences
Other diseases. Semiology
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Treatment Outcome
Vegetables
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Summary:Phytobezoars are uncommon causes of acute abdomen. We report a patient who presented with acute abdomen and who was intra-operatively diagnosed as having a small intestinal perforation due to an intestinal phytobezoar.
ISSN:0001-5458
DOI:10.1080/00015458.2008.11680240