Rapunzel syndrome: A South African variety

Trichobezoars are intraluminal accretions of ingested hair. Rapunzel syndrome is a rare and extreme presentation, with the trichobezoar extending into the small intestine. It is most frequently reported in children and psychiatric patients. We report a South African series of 5 patients who presente...

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Main Authors: J Plaskett, G Chinnery, D Thomson, S Thomson, B Dedekind, E Jonas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group 2018-06-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Online Access:http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12334/8523