| Literature DB >> 18172606 |
Prashant N Mohite1, Ajit B Gohil, Haresh B Wala, Maulik A Vaza.
Abstract
Rapunzel syndrome is a variety of trichobezoar with the main body in the stomach and the tail extending into the small or large bowel. Twenty-seven cases of Rapunzel syndrome have been reported in the literature so far. This particular case of Rapunzel syndrome was on table diagnosis in a case of gastric perforation. The bezoar was removed and the patient was given psychiatric consultation.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18172606 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-007-0460-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Gastrointest Surg ISSN: 1091-255X Impact factor: 3.452