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Review
. 2008 Jan 7;14(1):152-4.
doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.152.

Huge gastric disopyrobezoar: a case report and review of literatures

Rui-Li Zhang  1 , Zhong-Liang Yang, Bo-Guang Fan
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Review

Huge gastric disopyrobezoar: a case report and review of literatures

Rui-Li Zhang et al. World J Gastroenterol. .

Abstract

We reported a case of huge gastric phytobezoar. The gastric phytobezoar was successfully removed through gastrotomy after two failed attempts in endoscopic fragmentation and removal. Disopyrobezoars could be treated either conservatively or surgically. Gastrotomy or laparoscopical management is recommended for the treatment of huge disopyrobezoars.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
A: A huge disopyrobezoar within the stomach shown by gastroscopy, with two erosions at the corner of stomach; B and C: A huge ellipse disopyrobezoar shown gastroscopically within the stomach.
Figure 2
Figure 2
A: Unenhanced CT scan showing a huge gastric mass with air bubbles and mottled appearance; B: Enhanced CT scan showing the same image as demonstrated on the unenhanced CT scan.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Surgical specimen of gastric disopyrobezoar,18 cm long, 7.5 cm in diameter, with visible brownish persimmon remnants on its surface.
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