NYMC Faculty Publications
Endoscopic Versus Surgical Intervention for Jejunal Bezoar Formation
DOI
10.14309/crj.2018.87
Journal Title
ACG Case Reports Journal
First Page
e87
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
12-1-2018
Department
Surgery
Abstract
Bezoar-induced small bowel obstruction is a rare entity, but it should be highly suspected in those with prior abdominal or bariatric surgery. The cornerstone of treatment for intestinal bezoars has been surgical exploration to relieve the obstruction. We present a patient with obstructive jejunal phytobezoar formation that was relieved via an endoscopic approach rather than a surgical modality.
Recommended Citation
Berg, D., Chakinala, R., Veillette, G., & Schorr-Lesnick, B. (2018). Endoscopic Versus Surgical Intervention for Jejunal Bezoar Formation. ACG Case Reports Journal, 5, e87. https://doi.org/10.14309/crj.2018.87