Recurrent Rapunzel syndrome – A rare tale of a hairy tail
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Rapunzel Syndrome: Rare 'Tale' of a Broken 'Tail'.
BACKGROUND Rapunzel syndrome is a rare and unique form of trichobezoar, in which a cast of hairs is formed in the stomach with its 'tail' extending up to varying lengths into the small bowel. Almost all cases described in literature are of 'classic' and more common form of Rapunzel. Sometimes however, the tail of bezoar is broken into smaller fragments. There is not much literature available on...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2210-2612
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.03.017