Stomach trichobezoar (rapunzel syndrome) with iatrogenic intussusception
We present a rare case of stomach trichobezoar complicated with iatrogenic intussusception noted intra-operatively after failed attempt of endoscopic removal in a 13-year-old girl. At presentation, she had gastric outlet obstruction with anaemia. Endoscopy established the diagnosis of trichobezoar....
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my.um.eprints.187752018-05-31T03:10:01Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/18775/ Stomach trichobezoar (rapunzel syndrome) with iatrogenic intussusception Yik, Y.I. How, A.K. R Medicine RD Surgery We present a rare case of stomach trichobezoar complicated with iatrogenic intussusception noted intra-operatively after failed attempt of endoscopic removal in a 13-year-old girl. At presentation, she had gastric outlet obstruction with anaemia. Endoscopy established the diagnosis of trichobezoar. Surgical removal was warranted after failed endoscopic removal. Her postoperative course was uneventful. Detailed history and careful examination disclosed trichotillomania and associated trichophagia. Psychiatric referral was sought with the intention to prevent future recurrence. Malaysian Medical Association 2016 Article PeerReviewed Yik, Y.I. and How, A.K. (2016) Stomach trichobezoar (rapunzel syndrome) with iatrogenic intussusception. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 71 (2). pp. 74-76. ISSN 0300-5283 http://www.e-mjm.org/2016/v71n2/rapunzel-syndrome.pdf |
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We present a rare case of stomach trichobezoar complicated with iatrogenic intussusception noted intra-operatively after failed attempt of endoscopic removal in a 13-year-old girl. At presentation, she had gastric outlet obstruction with anaemia. Endoscopy established the diagnosis of trichobezoar. Surgical removal was warranted after failed endoscopic removal. Her postoperative course was uneventful. Detailed history and careful examination disclosed trichotillomania and associated trichophagia. Psychiatric referral was sought with the intention to prevent future recurrence. |
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Stomach trichobezoar (rapunzel syndrome) with iatrogenic intussusception |
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