Bolus obstruction of the intestine : case reports
Date
1985-06
Authors
Knott-Craig, C. J.
Du Toit, D. F.
Van Schalkwyk, P.
Van Rensburg, L. C. J.
Journal Title
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Publisher
Health and Medical Publishing Group -- HMPG
Abstract
Two cases of intestinal obstruction caused by peaches are reported. In the first case steamed dried peaches were eaten by a 56-year-old woman who had undergone a Billroth I gastrectomy 18 years previously, while in the second case canned peach halves were swallowed whole by a 75-year-old edentulous man. The cases both typify the usual clinical setting of bolus obstruction, certain aspects of which are discussed. The responsibility of the attending practitioner to advise his high-risk patients with regard to their diets is emphasized.
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Article
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Intestines -- Obstructions
Citation
Knott-Craig, C. J. et al, 1985. Bolus obstruction of the intestine : case reports. South African medical journal, 22 June: 1025-1026.