# Colonic phytobezoar in a child

## TL;DR

A 9-year-old girl had a rare colonic phytobezoar causing abdominal obstruction, which was successfully removed endoscopically.

## Contribution

This case highlights the rarity and management of colonic bezoars in children.

## Key findings

- Colonic phytobezoars are rare in children.
- Endoscopic removal may be necessary when conservative treatments fail.
- The case emphasizes the need for early diagnosis and intervention.

## Abstract

Gastric bezoars and small bowel bezoars are uncommon in the pediatric population, and colonic bezoars are even rarer. We present the case of a 9‐year‐old female who presented with acute abdominal obstruction symptoms and a diagnosis of colonic phytobezoar. The phytobezoar was removed via endoscopic intervention. This case is important as it demonstrates that colonic bezoars can occur in children, may not be amenable to oral laxative or enema therapy, and may require endoscopic removal.