Polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution for rectal sunflower seed bezoar.
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.
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Department of Pediatrics, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Louis University Medical Center, Missouri.
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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
D004573:Electrolytes; C033608:Golytely; D012996:Solutions; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols