Complications of Bezoar in Children: What Is New?

• Main Authors: Kam Lun Ellis Hon (Author), Jean Cheng (Author), Chung Mo Chow (Author), Hon Ming Cheung (Author), Kam Lau Cheung (Author), Yuk Him Tam (Author), Alexander K. C. Leung (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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A bezoar is a mass found trapped in the gastrointestinal system. The condition may be associated with pica, especially in developmentally retarded children. Clinical manifestations are usually nonspecific. Endoscopic diagnosis and removal of the foreign materials is often indicated. Occasionally, se...