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Am J Perinatol 1995; 12(2): 98-99
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994414
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© 1995 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Antacid Bezoar in a Premature Infant

Michael Kaplan, Yona Ozeri, Anat Agranat, Rachel Brisk, Uri Eylath
  • Department of Neonatology and Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, and Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

A premature infant with severe enteroviral infection was treated with Maalox for gastric bleeding. Bezoars formed, which were shown to contain high concentrations of magnesium. An association between antacid administration and bezoar formation in neonates has been previously suggested but has not until now been clearly documented.

Keywords

Antacid - bezoar - magnesium hydroxide - premature infants