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Bezoar manifested with digestive and biliary obstruction

W Y Yin1, P W Lin, S M Huang

  • 1Tzu-Chi General Hospital, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Hepato-Gastroenterology
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
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Gastrointestinal obstructions from bezoars are increasingly common. Prompt surgical intervention within 24 hours significantly improves patient outcomes and reduces hospitalization, while delayed treatment can lead to prolonged illness and mortality.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Bezoars causing gastrointestinal obstructions are an uncommon but increasingly recognized surgical challenge.
  • Understanding the diverse etiologies of bezoar formation is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical features, management, and outcomes of patients with bezoar-induced gastrointestinal obstructions.
  • To identify risk factors and prognostic indicators for successful treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 30 cases of bezoar-induced gastrointestinal obstructions treated between July 1988 and December 1994.
  • Classification of patients into groups based on prior gastric surgery or peptic ulcer disease versus those without these conditions.

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Main Results:

  • Patients with prior gastric surgery or peptic ulcer disease formed Group I (14 patients).
  • Group II (16 patients) without these conditions had etiologies including dietary factors (Pho Pu Zi, food bolus) and anatomical lesions (diverticulum, adhesion).
  • Early surgical intervention (within 24 hours) led to uneventful recovery in 16 patients, while delayed surgery (after 24 hours) resulted in prolonged hospitalization (9/11) and mortality (2/11).

Conclusions:

  • Etiologies for bezoar formation vary, with dietary and anatomical factors prominent in patients without prior gastric surgery, and gastric factors significant in those with a history of surgery or peptic ulcer disease.
  • Early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are critical for favorable postoperative results.
  • Thorough exploration of the entire gastrointestinal tract is essential to prevent recurrence and ensure complete management.