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  • Title: [Intestinal occlusion caused by ileal phytobezoar].
    Author: Ragazzi R, Dimartino G, Sentina A, Alberghina G, Dimartino A, Lucenti S.
    Journal: Minerva Chir; 1991 Dec; 46(23-24):1285-7. PubMed ID: 1803295.
    Abstract:
    The paper reports a case of occlusion of the small intestine by phytobezoar which was treated surgically by means of enterectomy and removal; the Authors underline that gastric and/or ileal phytobezoar are formed by vegetables with a high percentage of indigestible fibres and fruit with many seeds; predisposing conditions include inadequate mastication in gastroresected and vagotomised patients. If the latter follow the rule of chopping high-risk vegetables before eating them, occlusion of the small intestine due to phytobezoar and emergency surgery can be avoided.
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