Gastroscopic Removal of a Phytobezoar Formed in a Patient with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

E. B. Tsianos; A. A. Drosos

doi:10.1055/s-2007-1018153

Endoscopy, Table of Contents

Endoscopy 1988; 20(3): 122-123
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018153

Gastroscopic Removal of a Phytobezoar Formed in a Patient with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

E.B. Tsianos, A.A. Drosos

From the Department of Medicine, Medical School, University of loannina, loannina, Greece

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Summary

An unusual case of a phytobezoar encountered in a patient with mixed connective tissue disease, is presented. Removal was accomplished in three days by liquid diet, gastric lavage and disruption of the bezoar with gastroscopic suction.

Key words:

Phytobezoar - Mixed connective tissue disease - Gastroscopic removal

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