Endoscopic removal of slow release clomipramine bezoars in two cases of acute poisoning.
INTRODUCTION: Acute gastroscopy is seldom advocated in cases of drug overdose. However, this intervention is sometimes recommended in cases where a pharmacobezoar of toxic tablets has formed. CASE REPORTS: We describe two patients who were admitted after major ingestion of slow release clomipramine. In one case an abdominal x-ray was highly suspicious of a large pharmacobezoar in the stomach and in the other case a tablet conglomerate totally obstructed the oesophagus. Both conditions were successfully managed by acute gastroscopy. DISCUSSION: There are limited and inconclusive recommendations in the literature concerning the optimal treatment of pharmacobezoars. CONCLUSION: This article provides further evidence that slow release clomipramine may be capable of forming a radio-opaque pharmacobezoar. The clinical courses in these two cases suggest that tablet removal by gastroscopy should be considered in selected cases of drug poisoning. Suspicion of a pharmacobezoar may warrant diagnostic investigations such as imaging studies and endoscopy.[1]References
- Endoscopic removal of slow release clomipramine bezoars in two cases of acute poisoning. Höjer, J., Personne, M. Clin. Toxicol. (Phila) (2008) [Pubmed]
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