Parsnip phytobezoar causing small bowel obstruction
Pediatric phytobezoars are a rare occurrence in the pediatric population and infrequently result in the need for surgical intervention. We report a rare case of an infant presenting with a small bowel obstruction that, on operative exploration revealed an obstructing parsnip phytobezoar. In addition...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576619301289 |
| Summary: | Pediatric phytobezoars are a rare occurrence in the pediatric population and infrequently result in the need for surgical intervention. We report a rare case of an infant presenting with a small bowel obstruction that, on operative exploration revealed an obstructing parsnip phytobezoar. In addition, we provide a review of the literature for gastrointestinal bezoars causing bowel obstruction. Keywords: Bowel obstruction, Phytobezoar, Parsnip |
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| ISSN: | 2213-5766 |