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[Shall bowel obstruction caused by phytobezoar. Case report].

S Toccaceli1, A Donfrancesco, L Persico Stella

  • 1Dipartimento di Chirurgia Generale, U.O.C. Chirurgia Generale M, Università degli Studi "La Sapienza" di Roma.

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Bezoars are indigestible masses forming in the stomach, often linked to diet, bowel issues, or psychiatric conditions. Phytobezoars, a type of bezoar, commonly occur at the ileocecal valve, especially after gastric surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Digestive Health
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Bezoars are concretions of indigestible material within the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Their formation is multifactorial, influenced by dietary components, gastrointestinal motility, and anatomical abnormalities.
  • Psychiatric disturbances and endocrine disorders can also contribute to bezoar genesis.

Observation:

  • Phytobezoars, a specific type of bezoar composed of plant matter, are the focus of this observation.
  • These masses rarely lead to complete bowel obstruction.
  • The ileocecal valve is the most common site for phytobezoar impaction.

Findings:

  • Patients with a history of gastric surgery are at increased risk.
  • Reduced masticatory ability, impairing initial food breakdown, is another significant risk factor.
  • Endocrine disorders can also play a role in the development of bezoars.

Implications:

  • Understanding the risk factors for phytobezoar formation is crucial for prevention and early diagnosis.
  • Clinical awareness is needed, particularly in post-gastric surgery patients and those with impaired chewing.
  • Further research into the role of diet and endocrine factors may elucidate preventative strategies.