Nicholas DEmbleton, Consultant Neonatal Paediatrician,
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November 17, 2010
Vallabhaneni et al. describe a preterm infant developing obstruction secondary to bezoar formation. This is a rare but important occurence. The relationship with gaviscon (an un-licensed and un-proven treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux) has been previously reported in this journal and is an alternative explanation. Should this be reported using the yellow card system to the BNF?
Reference
(1) Sorbie AL, Symon DN, Stockdale EJ. Gaviscon bezoars. Arch Dis Child 1984;59:905-906
(2) Hewitt GJ, Benham ES. A complication of Gaviscon in a neonate - the Gavisconoma. Aust Paediatr J 1976;12:47-8.
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