Rapunzel syndrome

Rapunzel syndrome

Introduction. Trichobezoars are foreign bodies in gastrointestinal tract, composed of hair. They occur mainly in children and adolescents suffering from trichotillophagia. They commonly occur in the stomach, but as they enlarge over time, they can extend through the pylorus into distal parts of...

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Main Authors: Petrović Gordana, Nagorni Aleksandar, Bjelaković Goran, Benedeto-Stojanov Daniela, Radovanović-Dinić Biljana, Brzački Vesna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2012-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
Subjects:
bezoars
trichotillomania
gastrointestinal neoplasms
digestive system surgical procedures
psychotherapy
treatment outcome
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2012/0042-84501208717P.pdf

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