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Postgastrectomy bezoars.

H Amjad, G K Kumar, R McCaughey

    The American Journal of Gastroenterology
    |October 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Postgastrectomy bezoars are common but frequently overlooked conditions after stomach surgery. Early awareness of their existence can lead to easier and more effective treatment for these bezoars.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Bezoars are indigestible masses that can form in the gastrointestinal tract.
    • Postgastrectomy patients are at increased risk due to altered anatomy and physiology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence, formation, symptoms, and treatment of bezoars in patients who have undergone gastrectomy.
    • To highlight the importance of recognizing postgastrectomy bezoars.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of sixteen cases of postgastrectomy bezoars.
    • Review of diagnostic methods, clinical presentations, and therapeutic interventions.

    Main Results:

    • Sixteen cases of postgastrectomy bezoars were identified and treated over a five-year period.

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  • The study discusses various mechanisms of bezoar formation, their symptoms, and treatment options.

    • Conclusions:

    • Postgastrectomy bezoars are relatively frequent but often missed diagnoses.
    • Awareness of this condition is crucial for timely diagnosis and effective management.