Colonic phytobezoar in a child

Gastric bezoars and small bowel bezoars are uncommon in the pediatric population, and colonic bezoars are even rarer. We present the case of a 9-year-old female who presented with acute abdominal obstruction symptoms and a diagnosis of colonic phytobezoar. The phytobezoar was removed via endoscopic intervention. This case is important as it demonstrates that colonic bezoars can occur in children, may not be amenable to oral laxative or enema therapy, and may require endoscopic removal.

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JPGN Reports
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2024-11-11
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https://doi.org/10.1002/jpr3.12146
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Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
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Colonic phytobezoar in a child

John F. Pohl, Alexandra Oxford, Carine Stearman
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Colonic phytobezoar in a child

John F. Pohl, Alexandra Oxford, Carine Stearman
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Abstract

Gastric bezoars and small bowel bezoars are uncommon in the pediatric population, and colonic bezoars are even rarer. We present the case of a 9-year-old female who presented with acute abdominal obstruction symptoms and a diagnosis of colonic phytobezoar. The phytobezoar was removed via endoscopic intervention. This case is important as it demonstrates that colonic bezoars can occur in children, may not be amenable to oral laxative or enema therapy, and may require endoscopic removal.

JPGN ReportsVol. 6(1)
University of Utah (US), University of Utah Hospital (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 62%
Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
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