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Multiple bezoars causing small bowel obstruction: a unique case of resolution with upper and low GI endoscopy
Mariana Brito1, Irina Mocanu2, Ana Nunes3
1Gastroenterology, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Portugal.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|December 1, 2021
Summary
This study details a rare case of small bowel obstruction successfully treated with endoscopy. A bezoar, a foreign body mass, was removed non-surgically, offering a less invasive treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopic procedures
- Digestive system disorders
Background:
- Small bowel obstruction (SBO) from foreign bodies is uncommon.
- Surgical intervention is the typical treatment for bezoars causing SBO.
Observation:
- A 92-year-old female presented with persistent vomiting.
- Computed tomography revealed gastric distension and a duodenal bezoar.
Findings:
- Successful endoscopic removal of a bezoar causing small bowel obstruction.
- Demonstration of a non-surgical treatment alternative for bezoar-induced SBO.
Implications:
- Endoscopic bezoar removal is a viable alternative to surgery for SBO.
- Highlights the importance of considering endoscopic interventions for complex gastrointestinal obstructions.
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