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Erschienen in: Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology 5/2017

20.07.2017 | Case Report

Esophageal bezoar due to karaya gum granules used as a laxative

verfasst von: Sern Wei Yeoh

Erschienen in: Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology | Ausgabe 5/2017

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Abstract

Esophageal obstruction from soluble fiber laxatives, such as karaya gum, has been rarely reported in the literature. However, as such preparations are widely commercially available, it is important for gastroenterologists to be aware of their potential to form a bezoar in the esophagus due to swelling on contact with liquid. This report highlights such a case and discusses its challenging management.
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Metadaten
Titel
Esophageal bezoar due to karaya gum granules used as a laxative
verfasst von
Sern Wei Yeoh
Publikationsdatum
20.07.2017
Verlag
Springer Japan
Erschienen in
Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology / Ausgabe 5/2017
Print ISSN: 1865-7257
Elektronische ISSN: 1865-7265
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-017-0764-x

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