Mango Seed Causing Acute Large Bowel Obstruction in Descending Colon-World’s First reported case

ConclusionThe association of bezoar with acute large bowel obstruction is a very rare however; it must be entertained in the differential diagnosis of any large bowel obstruction. Early diagnosis and treatment can avoid lethal complications. Our case being the first case of mango seeds phytobezoar in descending colon with acute large bowel obstruction; signifies its importance for reporting in the English literature.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research