Abstract
The treatment of phytobezoar is empiric. The various therapeutic choices include dietary modifications, prokinetic drugs, gastric lavage, enzymatic dissolution, endoscopic treatment, and surgery. We present two cases of phytobezoar with successful outcome after Coca-Cola administration.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Ulcer Agents / therapeutic use
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Benzamides / therapeutic use
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Bezoars / complications
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Bezoars / therapy*
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Carbonated Beverages*
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Duodenum / surgery
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Esophagitis / complications
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Esophagitis / therapy
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Gastroenterostomy
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Gastroscopy
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Humans
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Jejunum / surgery
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Male
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Plants, Edible
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Postoperative Complications / therapy
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Pyloric Antrum
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Solubility
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Stomach Ulcer / complications
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Stomach Ulcer / drug therapy
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Stomach Ulcer / therapy
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Stomach*
Substances
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Anti-Ulcer Agents
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Benzamides
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cinitapride