Abstract
Four cases of lactobezoar, an unusual cause of vomiting in the neonatal period, are described and illustrated. From our experience with the first case we were able to diagnose the next three cases from the plain radiographs. The condition is likely to resolve spontaneously on intravenous feeding.
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Cremin, B.J., Fisher, R.M., Stokes, N.J. et al. Four cases of lactobezoar in neonates. Pediatr Radiol 2, 107–109 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01314940
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