Rapunzel syndrome: An infrequent cause of paediatric mechanical occlusion

Rapunzel syndrome: An infrequent cause of paediatric mechanical occlusion

Despite numerous cases of trichobezoars reported in the literature, few Rapunzel syndromes have been described. Rapunzel syndrome is a rare case of bowel obstruction resulting from hair ingestion (trichobezoar). The obstruction can occur in any level of the intestinal tract. This syndrome is usually...

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Main Authors: Siham Nasri, Abdelouhab Ammor, Mostapha Bendaoud, Lamya Diouri, Bouamama Tayeb, El Azzouzi Driss, Imane Kamaoui, Narjiss Aichouni, Imane Skiker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
Subjects:
bowel obstruction
rapunzel syndrome
trichobezoar
Online Access:http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2023;volume=20;issue=1;spage=71;epage=73;aulast=Nasri

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