Recurrent gastric trichobezoar

Trichobezoars are concretions of ingested hair that are found in the stomach. Recurrence of this condition has not been reported. We report an 18-year-old girl with recurrent trichobezoar; this emphasizes the need for counseling in these patients.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Indian journal of gastroenterology 2002-11, Vol.21 (6), p.229-230
Hauptverfasser:	Ratnagiri, Ranganath, Smile, S Robinson, Sistla, Sarath Chandra
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Bezoars - psychology Bezoars - surgery Female Humans Recurrence Stomach - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Trichobezoars are concretions of ingested hair that are found in the stomach. Recurrence of this condition has not been reported. We report an 18-year-old girl with recurrent trichobezoar; this emphasizes the need for counseling in these patients.
ISSN:	0254-8860