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Haldun Selcuk1, Hakan Unal, Murat Korkmaz
1Division of Gastroenterology, Baskent University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. haldun65selcuk@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Bezoars are the most common foreign bodies of the gastrointestinal tract. Clinical manifestations vary depending on the location of the bezoar, from no symptoms to acute abdominal syndrome. The ingestion of cling film, which is used for preserving food, may lead to a mechanical obstruction of the gut, especially at the second portion of the duodenal segment, and could manifest with abdominal pain, epigastric distress, nausea, vomiting, and fullness. We report the case of a 72-year-old man who presented with gastric outlet obstruction after accidentally ingesting cling film. He completely recovered after it was endoscopically removed. Cling film is not toxic but has erosive effects. Endoscopic removal of such material is recommended. Moreover, psychiatric intervention and management is imperative to prevent recurrence in such cases.
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