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Rapunzel Syndrome Complicated with Gastric Perforation Diagnosed on Operation Table

Authors: Prashant N. Mohite, Ajit B. Gohil, Haresh B. Wala, Maulik A. Vaza

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 12/2008

Abstract

Rapunzel syndrome is a variety of trichobezoar with the main body in the stomach and the tail extending into the small or large bowel. Twenty-seven cases of Rapunzel syndrome have been reported in the literature so far. This particular case of Rapunzel syndrome was on table diagnosis in a case of gastric perforation. The bezoar was removed and the patient was given psychiatric consultation.

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Title: Rapunzel Syndrome Complicated with Gastric Perforation Diagnosed on Operation Table
Authors: Prashant N. Mohite
Ajit B. Gohil
Haresh B. Wala
Maulik A. Vaza
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 12/2008
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-007-0460-0

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