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Bezoars are retained concretions of undigested animal or vegetable material that can produce gastrointestinal obstruction, ulceration, and bleeding. Therapeutic options for gastric bezoars include enzyme therapy (papain, cellulase, or acetylcysteine),...
OBJECTIVE: There is growing evidence for a gut-brain connection associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). This suggests a potential benefit from introduced digestive enzymes for children with ASD.
METHODS: We performed...
The central venous catheter(Quinton) was replaced in the right atrium for chemotherapy and blood sampling to a eight-year old girl with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The catheter was flushed with heparin...