The rapunzel syndrome: report of a case and review of the literature
West Indian med. j
;
43(2): 63-5, Jun. 1994.
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en Inglés
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| ID: lil-136484
ABSTRACT
The Rapunzel Syndrome, a rare manifestation of trichobezoar, occurs when bolus gastrointestinal obstruction is produced by an unusual trichobezoar with a long tail that extends to or beyond the ileocaecal valve. A five-year-old Jamaican girl presented with this abnormality and was found at laparotomy also to have an ileo-ileal intussuception. For the Rapunzel Syndrome, we recommended bezoar extraction at laparotomy via multiple enterotomies. In addition, psychiatric evaluation and therapy is essential due to the commonly associated finding of underlying emotional stress.
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LILACS (Américas)
Asunto principal:
Bezoares
/
Obstrucción Intestinal
Límite:
Niño
País/Región como asunto:
Caribe Inglés
/
Jamaica
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
West Indian med. j
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
1994
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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