Gastric phytobezoar: treatment using meat tenderizer.
In summary bezoars are rarely symptomatic. CT scan of the abdomen is rapidly becoming the first tool of diagnosis, while endoscopy still remains the best diagnostic test. Medical treatment is usually successful, as in this case and rarely do patients require surgery.
Dwivedi
A J
AJ
Department of Surgery, North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, Michigan, USA.
Chahin
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F
Agrawal
S
S
Patel
J
J
Khalid
M
M
Lakra
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Y
D001630:Bezoars / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005743:Gastrectomy; D017219:Gastric Outlet Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010206:Papain / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013270:Stomach
D010206:Papain