A Case of Small Bowel Obstruction due to Multiple Trichobezoars / 대한소화기내시경학회지
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
;
: 423-426, 2005.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-199907
ABSTRACT
Trichobezoars are gastric concretions that are composed of hair or fibers. They are more common in children and adolescents and are usually associated with a pica, emotional disturbance, or mental retardation. Trichobezoar is quite rare in Korea. In most cases, trichobezoars tend to form a cast of the stomach. However, in rare cases, portions of the trichobezoar may separate from the gastric mass, migrate distally, and obstruct the small bowel. We report a case of small bowel obstruction due to multiple trichobezoars in a 14 year-old-girl who had a habit of swallowing hairs until 12 years of age. The patient was treated successfully surgically.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Stomach
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Bezoars
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Pica
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Affective Symptoms
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Deglutition
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Hair
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Korea
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Intellectual Disability
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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