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[Intestinal occlusion caused by ileal phytobezoar]
R Ragazzi1, G Dimartino, A Sentina
1Regione Sicilia, USL n. 17, Gela.
Minerva Chirurgica
|December 1, 1991
Summary
Phytobezoars, or bezoars formed from plant material, can cause small intestine obstruction. Surgical removal is effective, but prevention through proper chewing of high-fiber foods is key for at-risk patients.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Phytobezoars are indigestible masses formed from plant material, primarily in the stomach or small intestine.
- They are often composed of high-fiber vegetables and seedy fruits.
- Predisposing factors include impaired gastric motility and reduced mastication, particularly in patients who have undergone gastric surgery or vagotomy.