Rapunzel syndrome due to ingested hair extensions: Surgical and psychiatric considerations
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- 作者：Devin C. Flahertyc ; devin.flaherty@jwci.org" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Francis Aguilarb ; Basant Pradhanb ; Harsh Grewala
- 关键词：Trichotillomania ; Trichophagia ; Trichobezoar ; Obstruction ; Rapunzel syndrome
- 刊名：International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- 出版年：2015
- 出版时间：2015
- 年：2015
- 卷：17
- 期：Complete
- 页码：155-157
- 全文大小：1467 K
文摘
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Consuming hair extensions can lead to intestinal obstruction.
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Massive gastric trichobezoar extending into the duodenum is termed Rapunzel syndrome.
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Rapunzel syndrome often requires surgical intervention.
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Patients with Rapunzel syndrome require close psychiatric follow-up.