Complications of Bezoar in Children : What Is New?
Joint Authors
Hon, Kam-Lun Ellis
Tam, Yuk Him
Ming Cheung, Hon
Cheung, Kam Lau
Chow, Chung Mo
Leung, Alexander K. C.
Cheng, Jean
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A bezoar is a mass found trapped in the gastrointestinal system.
The condition may be associated with pica, especially in developmentally retarded children.
Clinical manifestations are usually nonspecific.
Endoscopic diagnosis and removal of the foreign materials is often indicated.
Occasionally, severe complications may occur.
We report two cases to illustrate the clinical features and complications in these children.
In the first case, a reliable history was not obtained in the developmentally delayed girl which precluded prompt diagnosis, but the grossly dilated stomach on plain abdominal radiograph gave clues to an underlying insidious mechanical obstruction of upper gastrointestinal tract.
In the second case of a normal child, the unrelenting symptoms and weight loss prompt further investigations which revealed the diagnosis.
Literature on pediatric bezoar is reviewed.
Oesophagoduodenoscopy is the investigation of choice for diagnostic confirmation, but surgical facilities must be available to deal with acute complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hon, Kam-Lun Ellis& Cheng, Jean& Chow, Chung Mo& Ming Cheung, Hon& Cheung, Kam Lau& Tam, Yuk Him…[et al.]. 2013. Complications of Bezoar in Children : What Is New?. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478439
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hon, Kam-Lun Ellis…[et al.]. Complications of Bezoar in Children : What Is New?. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478439
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hon, Kam-Lun Ellis& Cheng, Jean& Chow, Chung Mo& Ming Cheung, Hon& Cheung, Kam Lau& Tam, Yuk Him…[et al.]. Complications of Bezoar in Children : What Is New?. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478439
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-478439