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Endoscopy 1980; 12(2): 83-85
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021716
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Agiolax® Bolus in the Esophagus

Report of two CasesT. Sauerbruch, O. Kuntzen, W. Unger
  • V. Department of Medicine, Municipal Hospital München-Schwabing
We are indebted to Prof. Dr. H. Mehnert, III. Department of Medicine, and to Dr. Chr. Strohm, Department of Roentgenology, for providing the clinical data of case 1, for allowing us to publish the X-ray films. We are grateful to Dr. Keiditsch, Department of Pathology, who carried out the histological examination of case 1.
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Two cases of intermittent obstruction of the esophagus by the laxative Agiolax®, proven by endoscopy and barium swallow, are described. The patients took an overdose of one and two tablespoons of Agiolax, respectively; they had no disorders of the esophagus. Symptoms of obstruction subsided spontaneously after 24 and 36 hours respectively.

Key words:

Agiolax® - Laxative - Obstruction of the esophageal lumen