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[Bolus obstruction of the distal esophagus caused by hydrophilic plant material (guar gum)]. 1983

K Ranft, and W Imhof

Ingestion of 5 g guar gum (Glucotard) led to complete obstruction of the distal oesophagus in a 63-year-old diabetic. A daily intake of 5 g guar gum t.i.d. with 250 ml of water had been tolerated without problems for half a year. Intake of a sufficient amount of water, as well as an undisturbed oesophageal function, are absolutely essential for the ingestion of guar gum. Since alcohol can influence the process of swelling and the consistency of the bolus, simultaneous intake of alcohol and guar gum should be strictly avoided.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008351 Mannans Polysaccharides consisting of mannose units. Mannan
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D004935 Esophageal Diseases Pathological processes in the ESOPHAGUS. Disease, Esophageal,Diseases, Esophageal,Esophageal Disease
D005685 Galactans Polysaccharides composed of repeating galactose units. They can consist of branched or unbranched chains in any linkages. Galactan,Polygalactose,Polygalactoses
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000431 Ethanol A clear, colorless liquid rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. It has bactericidal activity and is used often as a topical disinfectant. It is widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations as well as serving as the primary ingredient in ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Alcohol, Ethyl,Absolute Alcohol,Grain Alcohol,Alcohol, Absolute,Alcohol, Grain,Ethyl Alcohol
D014867 Water A clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) Hydrogen Oxide
D053149 Plant Gums Polysaccharide gums from PLANTS. Gums, Plant

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