Unveiling a Silent Obstructor: Phytobezoar in the Third Duodenal Segment
Language English Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Case Reports, Journal Article
PubMed
38761047
DOI
10.14712/23362936.2024.13
PII: pmr_2024125020146
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- Keywords
- Abdomen, Acute, Bezoars, Intestinal obstruction, Tomography,
- MeSH
- Bezoars * surgery diagnosis MeSH
- Duodenum MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Duodenal Obstruction etiology diagnosis surgery MeSH
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed MeSH
- Check Tag
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Case Reports MeSH
We present a case of obstruction in the third portion of the duodenum secondary to a phytobezoar in an adult patient with no surgical history and without a vegan diet. High intestinal obstruction due to a phytobezoar is rarely described in the literature, posing a diagnostic challenge when evaluating potential differentials in the emergency setting. Subsequently, we conduct a review focusing on tomographic findings and the surgical specimen, highlighting key points to consider when addressing such pathologies.
Department of Emergencies Universidad de Antioquia Clínica Panamericana Apartadó Antioquia Colombia
Department of Radiology Universidad CES Clínica Panamericana Apartadó Antioquia Colombia
Department of Radiology Universidad de Antioquia Antioquia Colombia
Department of Surgery Universidad de Cartagena Clínica Panamericana Apartadó Antioquia Colombia
Faculty of Medicine Fundación Universitaria San Martin Sabaneta Antioquia Colombia
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