Tricobezoar gastro-duodeno-jejunal: abordagem videolaparoscópica

Trichobezoars are gastric concretions of hair that sometimes extend throught the intestine. We report on a patient with trichobezoar managed by videolaparoscopic extraction, and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this method, that can be the treatment of choice of this conditions.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Antonio Carlos Bartolomucci, Alexandre Marotta, Edgar Meante dos Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
Series:Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
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