title: [Phytobezoar of the gastric stump].
abstract: The Authors present a case who occurred to their observation concerning a patient undergoing subtotal gastrectomy for cancer four years ago which have developed a phytobezoar in the gastric stump, treated with enzymatic dissolution with acetylcysteine associated with metoclopramide . According to the Literature, the Authors point out the etiology, pathogenesis and therapy of this non rate consequence of the gastric surgery.
authors.affiliation: Ospedale Generale di Zona Valduce Como, Divisione di Chirurgia Generale.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Guzzetti
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bellotti
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Grecchi
mesh_terms: D000111:Acetylcysteine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001630:Bezoars / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005743:Gastrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008787:Metoclopramide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013270:Stomach
chemical_list: D008787:Metoclopramide; D000111:Acetylcysteine
vernacular_title: Fitobezoario del moncone gastrico.