<unk>  is the use of<unk> <unk>  to try to dissolve a<unk>  Bezoars consist of a solid and formed mass trapped in the gastrointestinal system, usually in the stomach. These can also form in other locations.<unk> <unk>  has been proposed for the<unk>  of gastric<unk> . In about 50% of cases studied,<unk> <unk>  alone was found to be effective in gastric<unk> dissolution. Unfortunately, this<unk>  can result in the potential of developing small bowel obstruction in a minority of cases, necessitating surgical intervention. It is one of many other stomach disorders that can have similar symptoms. Gastric<unk>  are a form of intestinal blockage and are seen in those with poor gastric motility. The preferred<unk>  of bezoars includes different therapies and/or fragmentation to avoid surgery.<unk>  are most common and consist of various undigested substances including lignin, cellulose, tannins, celery, pumpkin skin, grape skins, prunes, raisins, vegetables and fruits.<unk>  can form after eating persimmons and pineapples. These are more difficult to treat and are referred to as diospyrobezoars.
Carbonated soda treatment of phytobezoars
Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery
Adjustable gastric band
Surgical management of fecal incontinence
Biological therapy for inflammatory bowel disease
Endoscopic mucosal resection
Endoscopic foreign body retrieval
Duct tape occlusion therapy