%0 Journal Article
%T Removal of a phytobezoar through exploratory laparoscopy: a case of small bowel obstruction
%A Brian Nguyen
%A Andrew Barleben
%A Brian S Buchberg
%A et al
%J Open Access Surgery
%D 2010
%I Dove Medical Press
%R http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OAS.S11684
%X val of a phytobezoar through exploratory laparoscopy: a case of small bowel obstruction Case report (3788) Total Article Views Authors: Brian Nguyen, Andrew Barleben, Brian S Buchberg, et al Published Date July 2010 Volume 2010:3 Pages 59 - 61 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OAS.S11684 Brian Nguyen1, Andrew Barleben2, Brian S Buchberg2, Michael J Stamos2, Steven Mills2 1Department of Biological Sciences, 2Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA Abstract: Small bowel obstruction due to bezoars occurs rarely. Traditionally, laparotomy has been the preferred approach to obstruction secondary to bezoars. We report on an 81-year-old female who presented to the emergency room with abdominal pain and vomiting. Computed tomography (CT) scan showed evidence of a small bowel obstruction and laparoscopic exploration of the transition point found on CT revealed a phytobezoar. The small bowel obstruction was managed with laparoscopy and a small access site for specimen removal. In select patients with small bowel obstruction, laparoscopy may be used as a diagnostic and possibly therapeutic technique.
%K laparoscopy
%K phytobezoar
%K small bowel obstruction
%K laparotomy
%U https://www.dovepress.com/removal-of-a-phytobezoar-through-exploratory-laparoscopy-a-case-of-sma-peer-reviewed-article-OAS