'Pantaloon' phytobezoar: An unusual cause of intestinal obstruction associated with Meckel's diverticulum

A. J. Mares, R. Finaly, J. Mordechai, A. Motovic

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    Abstract

    An unusual cause of small bowel obstruction associated with Meckel's diverticulum is described in two boys, aged 10 and 11 years. The causal factor was a phytobezoar lodged in the diverticulum in a Y-shaped 'pantaloon' fashion.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)683-685
    Number of pages3
    JournalIsrael Journal of Medical Sciences
    Volume29
    Issue number11
    StatePublished - 1 Jan 1993

    Keywords

    • Intestinal obstruction
    • Meckel's diverticulum
    • Phytobezoar

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Bioengineering

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