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Trichobezoars
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|April 1, 1994
Summary
Trichobezoars, rare gastrointestinal masses, can cause serious complications like pancreatitis and jejunal perforation, particularly in young females with trichophagia (hair eating). This case highlights these potential severe outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Trichobezoars are rare gastric foreign bodies, often associated with trichophagia, primarily affecting young females.
- They can lead to diverse gastrointestinal symptoms and serious complications.