[Phytobezoars of the stomach].

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Surgical Outcomes
• Digestive Health

Context:

• Post-surgical complications following vagotomy and stomach resection.
• Prevalence and characteristics of phytobezoars in patients with a history of gastric surgery.
• Challenges in diagnosing and managing gastric phytobezoars in the operated stomach.

Purpose:

• To present literature data and authors' observations on stomach phytobezoars after vagotomy and stomach resection.
• To detail the conservative management strategies employed for stomach phytobezoars.
• To enhance the understanding of phytobezoar manifestations in post-gastric surgery patients.

Summary:

• The paper synthesizes existing literature and presents 76 case observations of stomach phytobezoars occurring after vagotomy and stomach resection.
• All identified stomach phytobezoars were successfully removed using conservative treatment methods.
• The study emphasizes the importance of recognizing the specific clinical presentations of phytobezoars in patients who have undergone gastric surgery.

Impact:

• Improved diagnostic capabilities for recognizing stomach phytobezoars in post-surgical patients.
• Guidance on conservative treatment approaches for phytobezoars, potentially reducing the need for invasive procedures.
• Enhanced clinical evaluation and management of patients experiencing phytobezoars after gastric surgery, leading to better patient outcomes.