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KMID : 0614620170690050312
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Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2017 Volume.69 No. 5 p.312 ~ p.315
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Small Bowel Obstruction Caused by Aloe vera Bezoars: A Case Report
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Hong In-Taik
Cha Jae-Myung
Ki Hye-Jin
Kwak Min-Seob
Yoon Jin-Young
Shin Hyun-Phil
Jeon Jung-Won
Choi Sung-Il
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Abstract
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Small bowel obstruction is a clinical condition commonly caused by postoperative adhesion, volvulus, intussusceptions, and hernia. Small bowel obstruction due to bezoars is clinically uncommon, accounting for approximately 2-4% of all obstructions. Computed tomography (CT) is a useful method in diagnosing the cause of small bowel obstruction. However, small bowel obstruction caused by bezoars may not be detected by an abdominal CT examination. Herein, we report a rare case of small bowel obstruction by Aloe vera bezoars, which were undetected by an abdominal CT. Phytobezoars should be included in the differential diagnosis of small bowel obstruction in patients with predisposing factors, such as excessive consumption of high-fiber food and diabetes.
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KEYWORD
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Bezoar, Aloe vera, Small intestine, Intestinal obstruction
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