Phytobezoar (Mangifera indica seeds) induced Acute Small Bowel Obstruction: An Unusual Case

Abstract

Phytobezoar causing acute intestinal obstruction is a rare event. A case of accidental ingestion of mango seed causing intestinal obstruction is being reported requiring surgical intervention to extract the mango seed from the ileum. This condition must be kept in mind during the mango season while dealing with a case of intestinal obstruction in an emergency.

Keywords

• phytobezoar
• acute intestinal obstruction
• ileocecal valve