Successful Conservative Management of Mochi Retention in the Pylorus: A Case Report

A man in his 60s developed epigastric pain and anorexia due to pyloric obstruction caused by a retained mochi that had formed a large mass. Without endoscopic tools, conservative treatment with prokinetics and acid suppression leads to symptom resolution. This case highlights the gastrointestinal risks of mochi ingestion in elderly individuals, and suggests that conservative management may be effective in selected cases.