[Treatment of the gastric bezoar by endoscopy]. 1977

J R Degollado, and J P Bojórquez

This paper deals with our experiences in a group of patients with gastric bezoars who were treated endoscopically. A group of 7 patients, 5 women and 2 men, from 41 to 62 years of age, with the diagnosis of bezoar was studied. In 6 cases both the clinical and roentgenographic diagnosis was bezoar; in one case the diagnosis was not established before endoscopy. Endoscopic studies were performed to confirm the diagnosis and for treatment. The bezoars were fragmented, under endoscopic observation, with the biopsy mechanism and, after removal of the endoscope, gastric lavage was done through a 12 mm. tube for removal of the bezoar fragments. Postendoscopically all patients were given metoclopramide and new films were take at one week. Confirmation of complete removal of the bezoars was also obtained by subsequent endoscopic control. No complications were observed in any of the patients. We propose that endoscopic removal of bezoars is the treatment of choice because it lowers morbility, mortality and eliminates the need for surgery as well as lowering hospitalization time.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D011859 Radiography Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic
D005260 Female Females
D005751 Gastric Lavage Medical procedure involving the emptying of contents in the stomach through the use of a tube inserted through the nose or mouth. It is performed to remove poisons or relieve pressure due to intestinal blockages or during surgery. Irrigation, Gastric,Lavage, Gastric,Gastric Irrigation,Gastric Irrigations,Gastric Lavages,Irrigations, Gastric,Lavages, Gastric
D005773 Gastroscopy Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the interior of the stomach. Gastroscopic Surgical Procedures,Surgical Procedures, Gastroscopic,Gastroscopic Surgery,Surgery, Gastroscopic,Gastroscopic Surgeries,Gastroscopic Surgical Procedure,Gastroscopies,Procedure, Gastroscopic Surgical,Procedures, Gastroscopic Surgical,Surgeries, Gastroscopic,Surgical Procedure, Gastroscopic
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D001630 Bezoars Concretions of swallowed hair, fruit or vegetable fibers, or similar substances found in the alimentary canal. Hair Balls,Trichobezoars,Ball, Hair,Balls, Hair,Bezoar,Hair Ball,Trichobezoar
D013272 Stomach Diseases Pathological processes involving the STOMACH. Gastric Diseases,Disease, Gastric,Disease, Stomach,Diseases, Gastric,Diseases, Stomach,Gastric Disease,Stomach Disease

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