[Bezoars and gigantic stomach ulcers associated with helicobacter pylori]

Available are the results of examination and treatment of 8 patients with bezoars of the stomach (6 of them with gigantic ulcers) associated with Helicobacter pylori. The results showed in all patients a presence of chronic atrophic gastritis of various and hypoacidic condition. Gastritis and ulcer associated with Helicobacter pylori are a suitable background for phytobezoars formation. At the same time phytobezoars favour the progression of these diseases and development of complications. Pathognomonic symptoms of the disease and possible complications are determined, their prophylaxis and treatment are proposed.