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Giant Trichobezoar and Gastric Perforation in a Normal Healthy Woman

Authors: Amanpal Singh, Tina Kochar, Advitya Malhotra

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

We present a case report of a mentally healthy woman who had gastric trichobezoar leading to perforation. A pertinent review of literature is included.

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Title: Giant Trichobezoar and Gastric Perforation in a Normal Healthy Woman
Authors: Amanpal Singh
Tina Kochar
Advitya Malhotra
Publication date: 01-01-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-007-0454-y

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