Marano M, Lonati D, Torroni F. Pharmacobezoar after overdose of isoniazid and rifampin.
Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2023;
61:84-85. [PMID:
36413204 DOI:
10.1080/15563650.2022.2142602]
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Abstract
In clinical toxicology, gastric endoscopic decontamination is rarely used, and only a few cases of pharmacobezoar removal after intentional ingestion of slow-release drugs have been described. Our case describes the use of gastric endoscopic decontamination to remove potential pharmacobezoar in an adolescent after ingestion of a lethal dose of isoniazid and rifampin, even long after gastric lavage. This technique allowed the removal of pharmacobezoars still present in the stomach while preventing further deterioration of the patient.
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