Unveiling a Silent Obstructor: Phytobezoar in the Third Duodenal Segment

We present a case of obstruction in the third portion of the duodenum secondary to a phytobezoar in an adult patient with no surgical history and without a vegan diet. High intestinal obstruction due to a phytobezoar is rarely described in the literature, posing a diagnostic challenge when evaluatin...

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Published in:	Prague medical report Vol. 125; no. 2; pp. 146 - 150
Main Authors:	Durán, Ana Fernanda Muñoz, Visbal, Juan Alberto Llanos, Carvajal, Leidy Vanessa Aguirre, Torres, Juan Daniel Ayala, Gärtner, Nicolás Álvarez, Durán, Julián Andrés Muñoz
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Czech Republic Karolinum Press 2024
Subjects:	Bezoars - diagnosis Bezoars - surgery Duodenal Obstruction - diagnosis Duodenal Obstruction - etiology Duodenal Obstruction - surgery Duodenum Humans Male Middle Aged Tomography, X-Ray Computed Tomography Intestinal obstruction Bezoars Acute Abdomen
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Summary:	We present a case of obstruction in the third portion of the duodenum secondary to a phytobezoar in an adult patient with no surgical history and without a vegan diet. High intestinal obstruction due to a phytobezoar is rarely described in the literature, posing a diagnostic challenge when evaluating potential differentials in the emergency setting. Subsequently, we conduct a review focusing on tomographic findings and the surgical specimen, highlighting key points to consider when addressing such pathologies.
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ISSN:	1214-6994 2336-2936
DOI:	10.14712/23362936.2024.13