title: Polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution for rectal sunflower seed bezoar.
abstract: We describe the successful use of polyethylene glycoelectrolyte solution (Golytely) in the management of a child who developed a rectal phytobezoar after ingestion of unshelled sunflower seeds. A brief review of the literature regarding the management of rectal phytobezoar is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Louis University Medical Center, Missouri.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nakanishi
mesh_terms: D001630:Bezoars / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D008297:Male; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012007:Rectum; D012639:Seeds; D012996:Solutions
chemical_list: D004573:Electrolytes; C033608:Golytely; D012996:Solutions; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols