Bezoar-induced ulceration and perforation of the upper gastrointestinal tract in mentally retarded patients

E. Avissar; M. Goldberg; O. Lernau

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Bezoar-induced ulceration and perforation of the upper gastrointestinal tract in mentally retarded patients

E. Avissar, M. Goldberg, O. Lernau

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Abstract

Symptoms of bezoars are often nonspecific and may mimic those of other gastrointestinal diseases. Therefore, this diagnosis should be kept in mind to avoid severe complications such as bleeding, perforation, or obstruction, especially when treating mentally retarded or psychiatric patients. We describe two young, mentally handicapped patients with perforation of the gut due to bezoars. The pathophysiology of this complication is discussed and the literature reviewed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	279-280
Number of pages	2
Journal	Pediatric Surgery International
Volume	9
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00832257
State	Published - Apr 1994
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Bezoar
Intestinal perforation
Mental retardation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Surgery

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