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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em Inglês
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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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Assunto principal:
Bezoares
/
Obstrução Intestinal
Limite:
Criança
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe Inglês
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Jamaica
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
West Indian med. j
Assunto da revista:
Medicina
Ano de publicação:
1994
Tipo de documento:
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