Tricholithobezoar Causing Gastric Perforation

A bezoar is an intraluminal mass formed by the accumulation of undigested material in the gastrointestinal tract. Trichobezoar is a rare condition seen almost exclusively in young women with trichotillomania and trichotillophagia. When not recognized, the trichobezoar continues to grow, which increa...

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Main Authors: Juliana Santos Valenciano, Ronaldo Nonose, Rodrigo Bragattini Cruz, Daniela Tiemi Sato, Felipe Cappellette Monteiro Fernandes, Enzo Fabrício Nascimento, Carlos Augusto Real Martinez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/336203