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01-10-2017 | Case Report

Esophageal bezoar due to karaya gum granules used as a laxative

Author: Sern Wei Yeoh

Published in: Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology | Issue 5/2017

Abstract

Esophageal obstruction from soluble fiber laxatives, such as karaya gum, has been rarely reported in the literature. However, as such preparations are widely commercially available, it is important for gastroenterologists to be aware of their potential to form a bezoar in the esophagus due to swelling on contact with liquid. This report highlights such a case and discusses its challenging management.

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Title: Esophageal bezoar due to karaya gum granules used as a laxative
Author: Sern Wei Yeoh
Publication date: 01-10-2017
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology / Issue 5/2017
Print ISSN: 1865-7257
Electronic ISSN: 1865-7265
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12328-017-0764-x

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