Gastric Diospyrobezoar Dissolution with Ingestion of Diet Soda and Cellulase Enzyme Supplement. Issue 1 (2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chun, Jonathan; Pochapin, Mark
• Is Part Of: ACG Case Reports Journal. Volume 4:Issue 1(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017
• DOI: 10.14309/crj.2017.90
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2326-3253

Abstract

ABSTRACT : N/A: Diospyrobezoars are a subtype of phytobezoars caused by excessive consumption of persimmons, which contain large amounts of tannins. In contrast to phytobezoars, diospyrobezoars have a harder consistency than other bezoars, making them more difficult to break up both chemically and endoscopically. We have previously reported successful dissolution of phytobezoars with diet soda and cellulase. A review of the literature found low efficacy of soda in dissolving diospyrobezoars compared to other phytobezoars. We report a case of successful dissolution of a diospyrobezoar after a failed attempt with diet soda alone.