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Fecal impaction is the third cause of lower gastrointestinal tract obstruction after strictures for colon cancer and postoperative adhesions. A rapid diagnosis is necessary to avoid complications due to intestinal obstruction. Rectal phytobezoar due to prickly pear fruit seeds are an extremely rare
OBJECTIVE
Seed bezoars in the rectum have been considered an uncommon cause of fecal impaction in adults. Although there have been several reports on sunflower seed bezoars, seed bezoars from the fruit of the prickly pear cactus and watermelon have received little notice. This study was designed to
BACKGROUND
Rectal seed bezoars in children seem to present an uncommon problem that necessitates some operative intervention.
OBJECTIVE
Our objective is to determine the occurrence and clinical characteristics of rectal seed bezoars in children with fecal impaction.
METHODS
A retrospective review of