Rapunzel syndrome with cholangitis and pancreatitis – A rare case report

Rapunzel syndrome, defined by the presence of a trichobezoar extending from the stomach to the small intestine, is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. It usually presents with vague symptoms; however, it can also present with complications such as perforation, peritonitis and obstructive jaundic...

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Main Authors: Vellaisamy Rajendran, Iyer Shruti, Chandramohan Servarayan Murugesan, Harikrishnan Sakthivel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2020-11-01
Series:Open Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2020-0243