Phytobezoar: not an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction
Isra Medical Journal. 2011; 3 (3): 110-113
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We are presenting a case report of an 18 year old boy brought in emergency with acute intestinal obstruction. An exploratory Laparotomy revealed Guava pulp and seeds making a large phytobezoars as a cause of the acute small intestinal obstruction at mid ileum. Enterotomy was done to remove the bezoars and patient had smooth recovery