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The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|July 16, 1999
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Rapunzel syndrome, a rare condition where gastric trichobezoars extend into the small intestine, is detailed in this case study. The trichobezoar was successfully removed via gastrotomy and enterotomy.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Gastric trichobezoars are rare, often associated with psychiatric disorders in young females.
  • The Rapunzel syndrome is an extreme form, with bezoars extending from the stomach to the small intestine.

Observation:

  • This report details a rare case of Rapunzel syndrome.
  • The patient presented with a large gastric trichobezoar extending into the small intestine.

Findings:

  • The trichobezoar was successfully extracted using a combined gastrotomy and enterotomy surgical approach.
  • This intervention resolved the obstruction caused by the bezoar.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering surgical intervention for complex trichobezoar cases.

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  • Adds to the limited literature on the Rapunzel syndrome, aiding future diagnosis and treatment strategies.