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Intestinal perforation due to phytobezoar obstruction: a case report
M Karen1, S Moralioğlu, B B Menteş
1Department of General Surgery, Gazi University Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey.
Acta Chirurgica Belgica
|August 20, 2008
Summary
Phytobezoars, indigestible masses, can cause acute abdominal conditions. This case highlights a rare instance of small intestinal perforation directly resulting from an intestinal phytobezoar.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Phytobezoars are rare gastrointestinal concretions, typically composed of indigestible plant material.
- They are an uncommon etiology for acute abdominal emergencies, often presenting with obstructive symptoms.
Observation:
- A patient presented with symptoms indicative of an acute abdomen.
- Surgical exploration revealed a small intestinal perforation as the cause of the acute condition.
Findings:
- Intra-operative diagnosis confirmed the perforation was caused by an intestinal phytobezoar.
- This finding underscores phytobezoars as a potential cause of acute surgical abdomen.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering phytobezoars in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen, especially in at-risk populations.
- Suggests the need for increased awareness among clinicians regarding this uncommon but serious gastrointestinal complication.
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