Tricholithobezoar Causing Gastric Perforation
A bezoar is an intraluminal mass formed by the accumulation of undigested material in the gastrointestinal tract. Trichobezoar is a rare condition seen almost exclusively in young women with trichotillomania and trichotillophagia. When not recognized, the trichobezoar continues to grow, which increa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/336203 |