Esophageal obstruction after ingestion of a fiber-containing diet pill.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Foreign bodies of the esophagus in adults may be the result of a food bolus that becomes lodged proximal to a structural abnormality of the distal esophagus. A case of peptic stricture of the esophagus in a patient who presented with acute dysphagia after ingesting an over-the-counter diet pill composed of guar gum is discussed. It is recommended that anorectics composed of dietary fiber should not be used in patients with a history of esophageal stricture.
Medical subject headings
- Appetite Depressants
- Esophageal Diseases
- Foreign Bodies