pica and Fecal-Impaction

A bezoar is an accumulation of indigestible exogenous matter in the stomach and intestine. A myriad of ingested substances have been found impacted in the digestive tract. Bezoars are uncommon causes of intestinal obtruction during childhood. Lithobezoar, an accumulation of ingested stones within the alimentary tract, is an extremely rare clinical entity. We report one such case in a 9-year-old boy with a history of pica and long-term constipation resulting in intestinal obstruction secondary to a colonic lithobezoar. Only two such cases have been reported previously.

Topics: Bezoars; Child; Colonic Diseases; Enema; Fecal Impaction; Humans; Intestinal Obstruction; Male; Pica

Topics: Acute Disease; Child; Colon; Diagnosis, Differential; Fecal Impaction; Female; Foreign Bodies; Fresh Water; Humans; Pica; Silicon Dioxide

An unusual case of impaction colic caused by the ingestion of large quantities of gravel. The clinical presentation, surgical findings, and outcome are described.

Topics: Animals; Colic; Fecal Impaction; Horses; Male; Pica

Topics: Aged; Anemia, Iron-Deficiency; Fecal Impaction; Humans; Male; Pica; Zea mays

Topics: Animals; Elephants; Fecal Impaction; Female; Pica; Time Factors

Topics: Adult; Fecal Impaction; Humans; Male; Pica

Topics: Adult; Fecal Impaction; Female; Humans; Pica

Two primary school age children having severe pica for sand, presented with severe constipation caused by sandy faecal impaction, simulating intestinal obstruction. Digital disimpaction and enema relieved the symptoms.

Topics: Child; Child, Preschool; Constipation; Diagnosis, Differential; Enema; Fecal Impaction; Female; Humans; Intestinal Obstruction; Pica

Topics: Adolescent; Dystocia; Fecal Impaction; Female; Humans; Obstetric Labor Complications; Pica; Pregnancy; Soil