I Burstein1, R Steinberg, M Zer. 1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tiqva.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Small bowel obstruction with perforation is an unusual and rare complication of bezoars. OBJECTIVE: To describe our use of emergency laparotomy to treat intestinal obstruction caused by bizarre bezoars. CONCLUSIONS: An aggressive surgical approach to intestinal obstruction in the pediatric disabled or mentally retarded population is recommended.
BACKGROUND:Small bowel obstruction with perforation is an unusual and rare complication of bezoars. OBJECTIVE: To describe our use of emergency laparotomy to treat intestinal obstruction caused by bizarre bezoars. CONCLUSIONS: An aggressive surgical approach to intestinal obstruction in the pediatric disabled or mentally retarded population is recommended.
Authors: Kam Lun Ellis Hon; Jean Cheng; Chung Mo Chow; Hon Ming Cheung; Kam Lau Cheung; Yuk Him Tam; Alexander K C Leung Journal: Case Rep Pediatr Date: 2013-10-29