title: Lactobezoar with perforation in a premature infant.
abstract: An unusual case of neonatal gastric perforation secondary to a large milk curd bezoar (lactobezoar) in a premature infant is reported. Following surgical treatment the infant made a full and uncomplicated recovery. Aetiological factors associated with the development of lactobezoars and their diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Constance Green Neonatal Surgical Unit, Royal London Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D001630:Bezoars / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005774:Gastrostomy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008895:Milk, Human; D013270:Stomach / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery