| Title |
The rapunzel syndrome (trichobezoar) causing gastric perforation in a child: A case report
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|---|---|
| Published in |
European Journal of Pediatrics, January 1996
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| DOI | 10.1007/bf02115620 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Nuran Pul, Mehmet Pul |
| Abstract |
The Rapunzel syndrome (RS), is a rare form of gastric trichobezoar extending throughout the bowel. We report on a patient with RS causing gastric perforation and discuss the aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of this unusual syndrome. RS is found characteristically in girls with varying gastro-intestinal symptoms. The recommended treatment for large or complicated trichobezoars is surgery. Psychiatric follow up is essential to diminish the frequency of recurrence. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 9 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 3 | 33% |
| Student > Bachelor | 2 | 22% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 1 | 11% |
| Student > Master | 1 | 11% |
| Unknown | 2 | 22% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 7 | 78% |
| Unknown | 2 | 22% |
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