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Gastrointestinal obstruction due to plaster ingestion: a case-report

Authors: Rooh- Allah Yegane, Mohammad Bashashati, Reza Bashtar, Mina Ahmadi

Published in: BMC Surgery | Issue 1/2006

Abstract

Background

Plaster ingestion forming gastric bezoar is a strange way to attempt suicide and this method has not yet been reported. It may lead to a mechanical obstruction of the gut, especially the pyloric region, and could manifest with abdominal pain, epigastric distress, nausea, vomiting, and fullness.

Case presentation

Herein we report a case of a 37 year-old woman presenting with plaster ingestion and gastric outlet obstruction, who underwent surgery. At six months follow-up the patient was fully recovered.

Conclusion

Plaster has no toxic or erosive effects. Endoscopic or surgical removing of such material is recommended. Moreover, psychiatric intervention and management is imperative to prevent recurrence in such cases.

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Title: Gastrointestinal obstruction due to plaster ingestion: a case-report
Authors: Rooh- Allah Yegane
Mohammad Bashashati
Reza Bashtar
Mina Ahmadi
Publication date: 01-12-2006
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Surgery / Issue 1/2006
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2482
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2482-6-4

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Gastrointestinal obstruction due to plaster ingestion: a case-report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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