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  • Title: Unusual cause of gastric outlet obstruction: giant gastric trichobezoar: a case report.
    Author: Yetim I, Ozkan OV, Semerci E, Abanoz R.
    Journal: Cases J; 2008 Dec 16; 1(1):399. PubMed ID: 19087240.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Trichobezoars are caused by hair ingestion. The usual presentation of a trichobezoar is with early satiety and malnutrition. Obstructive symptoms and manifestations of gastric outlet obstruction may occur. The diagnosis may be suspected in young females with malnutrition, who have a history of trichophagia. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of 12-year-old female admitted to the emergency room for abdominal pain. On physical examination, she was cachectic and an epigastric mass was palpated. An exploratory laparotomy was conducted. A giant trichobezoar was palpated in the stomach and was removed through an anterior gastrostomy. CONCLUSION: There were no complications postoperatively and the patient was referred to a psychiatrist.
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