Bezoar and bowel obstruction associated with the use of anti-gastro-oesophageal reflux medication in neonates

Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a common condition in neonates. A compound alginate preparation (CAP, Gaviscon) is often prescribed for this problem. This article reports on three cases of gastric bezoar and one case of bowel obstruction associated with its use. The authors propose CAP caused milk curd obstruction leading to serious consequences.

Raj Singh Parmar, Duncan Cameron, P. N. Gopalakrishnan, Harriet J. Corbett