Neonatal Gastric Lactobezoar: Management with N-Acetylcysteine

• Main Authors: Sarah Bajorek (Author), Roel Basaldua (Author), Katherine McGoogan (Author), Charla Miller (Author), Craig B. Sussman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Gastric lactobezoars (GLBs) are the most common form of bezoars in neonates and consist of aggregations of undigested milk constituents. GLB can present with a variety of intra-abdominal clinical symptoms, and occasionally, extra-abdominal symptoms. Conservative management, with a period of bowel re...