Small Bowel Volvulus with a Jejunal Trichobezoar.
Indian Pediatr
;
2014 July; 51(7): 575-576
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Small bowel volvulus caused by a jejunal trichobezoar is an extremely rare and life-threatening emergency in children. Case characteristics An 8-year-old girl with abdominal pain and persistent bilious vomiting. Observation The abdominal computed tomography scan showed a solitary intraluminal mass and a whirl sign, suggesting the small bowel volvulus. Emergency laparoscopic exploration revealed the rotated segment of small bowel loops by a jejunal trichobezoar.Outcome:
Satisfactory recovery after surgery. Message Trichobezoars should be considered in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain and projectile vomiting in children.
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Indian Pediatr
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2014
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