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  • Title: [Mechanical intestinal occlusion due to phytobezoars].
    Author: Gorgone S, Di Pietro N, Rizzo AG, Melita G, Calabrò G, Sanò M, De Luca M, Barbuscia M.
    Journal: G Chir; 2003; 24(6-7):239-42. PubMed ID: 14569921.
    Abstract:
    The Authors reporting two cases with ileus by phytobezoar in distal jejunum and ileum, respectively, and discuss the pathophysiologic mechanism responsible for the formation of bezoars. They expose the etiological and clinical factors of this uncommon cause of small bowel obstruction and also discuss the surgical technique that consists in the removal of the phytobezoar through enterotomy.
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