Category Sub­category Example Reference I.Mechanical IA.pyloric dysfunction or elimination gastroileostomy, gastrojejunostomy [3]   IB.gastroparesis diabetes mellitus, autonomic neuropathy, hypothyroidism, mixed connective tissue disease [2,16]   IC.narrowing and compaction strictures from prior surgery or Crohn’s, radiation­induced stenosis, tumor [3,17,21,22]   ID.dilataion and collection congenital diverticulum [19,20]   IE.gastronintestinal immotility hypothyroidism, opiates [only 1 case] [2,16,36] II.Chemical IIA.hypoacidity vagotomy, chronic antacid use [3]   IIB.increased intake of indigestible matter poor dentition/mastication, increased intake of vegetable fiber, hair [4,5]   IIC.peculiar interaction between ingested matter and gastrointestinal environment unripened persimmons, inspissated milk [2]

Table 1: Gastrointestinal Dysfunctions Associated with Bezoars.