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Case Reports
. 2021 Dec 3;13(12):e20139.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.20139. eCollection 2021 Dec.

Gastric Bezoar: Cause of Weight Loss in a Patient With Previous Bariatric Surgery

Ahmed Alemam  1 , Dongmin Shin  2 , Bhavna Balar  1
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Case Reports

Gastric Bezoar: Cause of Weight Loss in a Patient With Previous Bariatric Surgery

Ahmed Alemam et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Gastric bezoar is a concretion of undigested material found in the stomach and is classified by its composition. Patients may remain asymptomatic or present with a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is required to establish the diagnosis. Treatment options include chemical dissolution, endoscopic removal, or surgical removal. Here, we present a rare case of gastric bezoar in a patient with a remote history of bariatric surgery presenting with acute weight loss.

Keywords: adult gastroenterology; gastric bezoar; gastroenterology; gastroenterology and endoscopy.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Upper GI series
Contrast is seen entering the gastric pouch (arrow) and the rest of the stomach.
Figure 2
Figure 2. Endoscopic findings
Gastric bezoar found in the gastric pouch (a) and after removal (b). Anatomic diagram of the stomach after vertical banded gastroplasty (c).
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