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Small intestinal obstruction caused by the gastric bezoars in elderly diabetic patients: A case report.

Int J Surg Case Rep

December 2024

School of Clinical Medical College, Hebei University, Baoding 071000, China; Department of Digestive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding 071000, China.

Introduction: Bezoar is an unusual cause of small bowel obstruction accounting for 0.4-4 % of all mechanical bowel obstruction. With the rising incidence of diabetes and the associated risk of gastrointestinal issues.

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Trichobezoar or hairball in the proximal part of the gastrointestinal tract is a rare condition that occurs mainly in young and adolescent females. Since human hair is resistant to digestive enzymes and resistant to peristalsis, it easily accumulates between the folds of the mucosa. Over time, food and mucus accumulate within the hair, forming a compact mass that fills almost the entire lumen.

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