Rapunzel Syndrome Removed with Enteroscopy in a Child / 대한소화기학회지
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
;
: 42-45, 2019.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-761525
ABSTRACT
A trichobezoar is a type of bezoar that is composed of hair. In most cases, it is confined to the stomach, but in rare cases, it may extend to the small intestine. This condition is referred to as Rapunzel syndrome. The therapeutic method for bezoar removal depends on its type, location, and size. Generally, the treatment for Rapunzel syndrome involves surgical laparotomy. Endoscopic removal has also been effective in some cases. On the other hand, complications, such as respiratory difficulty and esophageal impaction may be encountered during endoscopic removal. Until now, the successful endoscopic removal of trichobezoars has been limited to the stomach or duodenum. This paper reports the case of a 4-year-old female patient with Rapunzel syndrome whose trichobezoar reached the proximal jejunum. The trichobezoar was removed without complications using an electrosurgical knife and snare through a single-balloon enteroscopy. The trichobezoar can be removed successfully using enteroscopy under general anesthesia without abdominal laparotomy in young children. Therefore, this method of removal can be considered preferentially for children with Rapunzel syndrome.
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Asunto principal:
Estómago
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Bezoares
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Duodeno
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Proteínas SNARE
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Cabello
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Mano
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Intestino Delgado
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Yeyuno
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Anestesia General
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Laparotomía
Límite:
Niño
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Child, preschool
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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