Laparoscopic removal of intragastric trichobezoar in a child: A case report
Introduction: A trichobezoar is a mass of indigestible hair in the gastrointestinal tract caused by hair ingestion, usually associated with trichotillomania and trichophagia. Although sometimes asymptomatic, it can become a rare cause of intestinal obstruction and require an emergent surgical interv...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576623001197 |