Small intestinal obstruction caused by the gastric bezoars in elderly diabetic patients: A case report
Bezoar-induced small bowel obstruction remains an uncommon diagnosis. A detailed patient history and appropriate imaging are vital for timely diagnosis. It should be suspected in patients with an increased risk of bezoar formation, such as in middle-aged to older adult diabetic patients or a history suggestive of increased fiber intake. CT scan is helpful for preoperative diagnosis. and highlights the need for increased awareness among clinicians regarding the management of bezoars.
Authors
- Shuo Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3464-4328)
- Yifan Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9393-0762)
- Jie Meng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4402-1589)
Institutions
- Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110761
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72