Abstract
The Rapunzel syndrome is a rare form of gastric trichobezoar crossing the pylorus and extending throughout the bowel.The case of a 22-year-old Peruvian woman is reported. This is the thirteenth patient with Rapunzel syndrome reported in the literature. The epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment are briefly reviewed.
Translated title of the contribution | Rapunzel syndrome: case report and literature review |
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Original language | Spanish |
Pages (from-to) | 168-172 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Revista de gastroenterología del Perú : órgano oficial de la Sociedad de Gastroenterología del Perú |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Indexed - 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |