Intestinal perforation due to phytobezoar obstruction : a case report

Karen M., Moralioglu S., Mentes B. B.

ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA, vol.108, no.3, pp.360-361, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 108 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/00015458.2008.11680240
  • Journal Name: ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.360-361
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Phytobezoars are uncommon causes of acute abdomen. We report a patient who presented with acute abdomen and who was intra-operatively diagnosed as having a small intestinal perforation due to an intestinal phytobezoar.