Laparoscopically Treated Giant Gastric Bezoar Complicated with Large Ulcer in Young Patient

Laparoscopically Treated Giant Gastric Bezoar Complicated with Large Ulcer in Young Patient

Gastric bezoars are rare but well known intraluminal formations in the gastrointestinal system. Reports for gastric bezoar treatment include dissolution, endoscopic retrieval and surgery (open and laparoscopic). We are presenting a case of 32 years old male patient presented with giant gastric bezoa...

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Published in:Lietuvos chirurgija Vol. 20; no. 3-4; pp. 166 - 170
Main Authors: Ulusoy, Cemal, Nikolovski, Andrej, Yavuz, Giray, Saydam, Tuba, Demirel, Ali İlbey
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Vilnius University Press 30-12-2021
Subjects:
gastric bezoar
gastric ulcer
laparoscopy
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Summary:Gastric bezoars are rare but well known intraluminal formations in the gastrointestinal system. Reports for gastric bezoar treatment include dissolution, endoscopic retrieval and surgery (open and laparoscopic). We are presenting a case of 32 years old male patient presented with giant gastric bezoar complicated with large ulcer. The patient was operated laparoscopically with success. Laparoscopic surgery is safe alternative to open surgery for giant gastric bezoars treatment.
ISSN:1392-0995
1648-9942
DOI:10.15388/LietChirur.2021.20.49