Small Bowel Obstruction Secondary to a Metamucil Bezoar: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Bezoar-induced small bowel obstruction is a rare entity. It should be highly suspected in patients with gastric hypomotility disorders, psychiatric conditions, prior abdominal or bariatric surgery, or improper intake of medication. Their diagnosis is quite challenging and surgical exploration remain...

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Main Authors: Sara Abou Azar, Mohammad Rachad Wehbe, Sarah Jamali, Ali Hallal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2017-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2702896
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