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Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1981;24(4):407-409. Published online April 15, 1981.

A Case of Lactobezoar After Operation for Ileal Atresia.

Ock Seung Jeong¹, Ai Sunn Choi¹, Mi Sun Kim¹, Toung Shin Kwark¹, Jeong Woo Yang²

¹Department of Pediatrics , Il Sin Womens Hospital
²Department of Surgery, Il Sin Womens Hospital

Abstract

We experienced a case of lactobe玄dar in a premature neWbcirn infant who underwent Iresec-tion and end-to-end anastomosis for ileal atresia. Lactobezoar was removed by vomiting on 17 th day postoperatively. Microscopic examination of the bezoar revealed fat globules and qualitative analysis was not performed. No more lactobezoar was found by roentgenologic study and baby was discharged. It may be resulted from dehydration after operation and prolonged gastrib'retention in pre-mature infants.

Keywords :Lactobezoar