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Objective: To summarize emergency transport cases related to bamboo shoot activities treated at a single center and review the relevant literature.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed cases presented to a hospital in Japan from April 2015 to June 2025 involving bamboo shoot harvesting-related incidents. The collected data included patient sex, age, month of consultation, clinical history, diagnosis, and outcomes. Additionally, literature searches were conducted using Ichushi, PubMed, and general Internet sources to identify related case reports and studies.
Results: Nine patients (six males and three females) aged 63–80 years (mean: 71.6 years) were included. Six patients sustained injuries from falls or slips while harvesting bamboo shoots, and three experienced cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) during the activity. All patients with CPA died, whereas those with traumatic injuries survived. A literature review revealed a wide variety of incidents related to bamboo shoot harvesting, including: getting lost in forests, animal attacks, parasitic and tick-borne infections, exertion-induced endogenous illnesses, harvesting-related trauma, allergic reactions following consumption, and postprandial ileus.
Conclusion: Emergency medical conditions related to bamboo shoot harvesting predominantly affect older males and often involve trauma from falls or slips. Notably, the literature also indicates a wide spectrum of possible emergencies related to this seasonal activity.
