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2019


Int J Surg Case Rep


61

Trichobezoar in a young girl caused by ingestion of bristles brush for more than a decade: A case report.

Authors

Al-Mouakeh A, Shashaa M N, Brimo Alsaman M Z, Zazo A, Alkarrash M S, Zazo R, Niazi A
Int J Surg Case Rep. 2019; 61:48-50.
PMID: 31323484.

Abstract

Trichobezoar is a rare cause of bowel obstruction. In general, Trichobezoars are composed of hair and usually found incidentally in patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy or imaging. Patients diagnosed with Trichobezoar may have psychiatric disorders.