[Mechanical intestinal occlusion due to phytobezoars]

G Chir. 2003 Jun-Jul;24(6-7):239-42.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The Authors reporting two cases with ileus by phytobezoar in distal jejunum and ileum, respectively, and discuss the pathophysiologic mechanism responsible for the formation of bezoars. They expose the etiological and clinical factors of this uncommon cause of small bowel obstruction and also discuss the surgical technique that consists in the removal of the phytobezoar through enterotomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bezoars / complications*
  • Bezoars / physiopathology
  • Bezoars / surgery
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / etiology*
  • Ileal Diseases / surgery
  • Ileum* / surgery
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Jejunal Diseases / etiology*
  • Jejunal Diseases / surgery
  • Jejunum* / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Vegetables