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World J Clin Cases. Mar 6, 2022; 10(7): 2336-2340
Published online Mar 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i7.2336
Acute esophageal obstruction after ingestion of psyllium seed husk powder: A case report
Sujeong Shin, Jung Ho Kim, You Ho Mun, Han Sol Chung
Sujeong Shin, Jung Ho Kim, You Ho Mun, Han Sol Chung, Department of Emergency Medicine, Yeungnam University School of Medicine and College of Medicine, Daegu 42415, South Korea
Author contributions: Kim JH was the patient's emergency physician, reviewed the literature and performed review and editing; Shin S reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Mun YH and Chung HS reviewed the literature; Shin S and Kim JH were responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported by the 2021 Yeungnam University Research Grant.
Informed consent statement: We were unable to contact the patient. Written informed consent was not necessary because the patient data were not included in the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jung Ho Kim, MD, MM, Assistant Professor, Chief Doctor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Yeungnam University School of Medicine and College of Medicine, 170, Hyeonchung-ro, Daegu 42415, South Korea. jhkimem@yu.ac.kr
Received: October 8, 2021
Peer-review started: October 8, 2021
First decision: December 2, 2021
Revised: December 2, 2021
Accepted: January 19, 2022
Article in press: January 19, 2022
Published online: March 6, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: In patients with functional esophageal disorders such as in those with Parkinson's disease, bulk-forming laxative regimens may increase the risk of esophageal bezoar formation. Furthermore, bulk-forming laxatives such as psyllium seed husk can be purchased cheaply over the counter in the form of herbal medications. Therefore, we recommend that physicians pay more attention to the use of bulk-forming laxative regimens in these patients. Furthermore, optimal usage guidelines and warning messages may need to be included when selling psyllium seed husk as a health supplement.