The medical dissolution of phytobezoars using cellulase.
Br J Surg
; 64(6): 403-5, 1977 Jun.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-871612
ABSTRACT
Phytobezoars are plant fibre concretions occurring in the stomach as a complication following some types of gastric surgery. Symptoms include distension, pain and vomiting. Ulceration, gastric bleeding and even perforation can occur. If untreated, they result in a significant mortality. Dissolution of the phytobezoar can be achieved without operative intervention. Enzymes and especially cellulase help to break up the mass and it can then be aspirated or allowed to pass on. Five patients with phytobezoars were thus treated and the cellulase method was confirmed to be simple, safe and effective.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Plantas
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Bezoares
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Celulase
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
/
Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1977
Tipo de documento:
Article