A giant gastric bezoar in Billroth II stomach: a case report on successful endoscopic removal via repeated fragmentation and dissolution technique negating the need for surgical intervention
A 76-year-old gentleman presented with anemia. He had a history of perforated duodenal ulcer six years ago, with Billroth II repair performed. A large gastric bezoar (8×6 cm2) with a clean base ulcer at the anastomotic junction was found during the initial oesophago- gastro-duodenoscopy (OGDS). Rapi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-08-01
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| Series: | Gastroenterology Insights |
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| Online Access: | http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/gi/article/view/6808 |