research Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Biliary Obstruction
Trichobezoars can cause serious health issues like biliary obstruction, and treatment includes surgery and therapy to prevent recurrence.
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A gluten-free diet resolved a girl's symptoms, revealing undiagnosed Coeliac disease as the cause.
research Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Form of Trichobezoar in the Stomach with Extension into the Small Intestine
An 8-year-old girl with Rapunzel syndrome had a hairball removed from her stomach and intestines and recovered well after surgery.
research Trichobezoar: An Uncommon Cause of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
A hairball in the stomach can cause serious issues and may need surgery and psychiatric care.
research Fatal Rapunzel Syndrome
A child died from eating hair, causing severe stomach blockages and infection.
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