Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Postpartum Case
The Rapunzel syndrome describes a disorder in which a significant amount of hair is swallowed, forming a trichobezoar that extends past the stomach into the small intestines. Given the indigestible nature of hair, it subsequently leads to obstruction within the gastrointestinal system. Clinically, p...
Main Authors: | Teshome Tegene, Yahia Foda, Omar Hussain, Kolawole Oloniyo, Ngoc-Tram Ha, Geeta Manikonda |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/857374 |
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