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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2008; 14(1): 152-154
Published online Jan 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.152
Published online Jan 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.152
Huge gastric disopyrobezoar: A case report and review of literatures
Rui-Li Zhang, Zhong-Liang Yang, Department of Emergency Care, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical College, Taizhou 317000, Zhejiang Province, China
Rui-Li Zhang, Bo-guang Fan, Department of Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, affiliated to Wenzhou Medical College, Taizhou 317000, Zhejiang Province, China
Correspondence to: Rui-Li Zhang, MD, Department of Emergency Care, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, affiliated to Wenzhou Medical College, Taizhou 317000, Zhejiang Province, China. zhangrl@tzhospital.com
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Received: September 7, 2006
Revised: September 25, 2007
Published online: January 7, 2008
Revised: September 25, 2007
Published online: January 7, 2008
Abstract
We reported a case of huge gastric phytobezoar. The gastric phytobezoar was successfully removed through gastrotomy after two failed attempts in endoscopic fragmentation and removal. Disopyrobezoars could be treated either conservatively or surgically. Gastrotomy or laparoscopical management is recommended for the treatment of huge disopyrobezoars.
Keywords: Phytobezoar; Disopyrobezoar; Stomach