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Abstract
The Rapunzel syndrome (RS), is a rare form of gastric trichobezoar extending throughout the bowel. We report on a patient with RS causing gastric perforation and discuss the aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of this unusual syndrome. RS is found characteristically in girls with varying gastro-intestinal symptoms. The recommended treatment for large or complicated trichobezoars is surgery. Psychiatric follow up is essential to diminish the frequency of reccurrence.
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Title
The rapunzel syndrome (trichobezoar) causing gastric perforation in a child: A case report
Author
Pul, Nuran 1 ; Pul, Mehmet 2
1 Atliğ Is Merkezi Kat: 1, Çocuk Sağliği ve Hastaliklari Uzmani, Edirne, Turkey
2 Department of Paediatric Surgery of Trakya University Medical Faculty Hospital, Edirne, Turkey
1 Atliğ Is Merkezi Kat: 1, Çocuk Sağliği ve Hastaliklari Uzmani, Edirne, Turkey
2 Department of Paediatric Surgery of Trakya University Medical Faculty Hospital, Edirne, Turkey
Pages
18-19
Publication year
1996
Publication date
Jan 1996
ISSN
03406199
e-ISSN
14321076
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2314167199
Copyright
European Journal of Pediatrics is a copyright of Springer, (1996). All Rights Reserved.