Pharmacobezoar of the esophagus

Geng W. LiawDepartment of Emergency Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404, Taiwan

Chun H. ChenDepartment of Emergency Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404, Taiwan

Yun J. TsengDepartment of Emergency Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404, Taiwan

Hung D. ZongDepartment of Emergency Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404, TaiwanCorrespondence[email protected]

Abstract

Esophageal medication bezoars are rare. We report a case presenting as esophageal obstruction following an alleged ingestion of 145 tablets. Abdominal X-ray suggested the presence of a large pharmacobezoar in the stomach, and endoscopy confirmed esophageal obstruction by pharmacobezoar.

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