Intestinal obstruction due to Vasconcellea seeds: Report of three cases and literature review
Vasconcellea spp., is a species of Andean papaya commonly cultivated in rural communities close to Medellín, Colombia. Due to the pleasant and sweet flavor of its fruits, children frequently ingest its seeds accidentally. After ingestion, the seeds are engaged in the colonic lumen and block the exit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad de Antioquia
2015-07-01
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| Series: | Iatreia |
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| Online Access: | http://aprendeenlinea.udea.edu.co/revistas/index.php/iatreia/article/view/20866 |