Phytobezoar-Induced Mechanical Ileus and Incipient Intussusception: A Case Report

Phytobezoars constitute conglomerates of indigested plant fibers and are a rare cause acute mechanical ileus. They exhibit an increased prevalence in the elderly population people with specific predisposing conditions. Radiological imaging can often set definitive diagnosis dictate optimal therapeutic approach, combined patient’s clinical status. An 81-year-old male presented deteriorating symptoms intestinal obstruction, exploratory laparotomy was performed following inconclusive radiological findings; multiple phytobezoars incipient intussusception were revealed intraoperatively. A medical history raise suspicion phytobezoars. However, careful etiological investigation is imperative all cases ileus advanced ages; early detection dissolution phytobezoars, when applicable, reduce need for surgical interventions.