Bowel Obstruction Caused by Persimmon Phytobezoars: A Case Report
| Autor: | Mohammad Hossein Imanipour, Fatemeh Saghafi, Sareh Soltaninejad, Amir H. Mohammadi, Adeleh Sahebnasagh, Mojataba Mojtahedzadeh, Arezoo Ahmadi |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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persimmon phytobezoar
Medicine (General) medicine.medical_specialty Abdominal pain business.industry medicine.medical_treatment bezoar Toxicology medicine.disease Pathology and Forensic Medicine Surgery persimmon surgery Bowel obstruction R5-920 small bowel obstruction RA1190-1270 Laparotomy Toxicology. Poisons Phytobezoar medicine Bezoar medicine.symptom business |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Vol 11, Iss 3, p 32507 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 2251-8770 2251-8762 |
| DOI: | 10.32598/ijmtfm.v11i3.32507 |
| Popis: | Background: The term phytobezoar refers to a trapped mass in the gastrointestinal tract caused by the agglomeration of indigestible ingested plant materials, including fibers, skins, and seeds. A persimmon phytobezoar is formed after the frequent consumption of persimmons. The clinical manifestations of persimmon phytobezoars are similar to other phytobezoars and depend on the localization and size of the trapped mass. Case Presentation: Here, we presented a 57-year-old male with persimmon phytobezoars, which finally led to small bowel obstruction. The patient was referred to the emergency room with complaints of severe abdominal pain and frequent vomiting. The patient underwent laparotomy surgery that led to the removal of a portion of his ileum. Conclusion: Overindulgence in taking persimmon can lead to formation of phytobezoar and subsequent obstruction of small intestinal. Persimmon phytobezoars are difficult to break up into pieces because of containing tannins, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. |
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