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Gastric Trichobezoars in paediatric population- A series of six cases and literature review.


ABSTRACT:

Background

Trichobezoar is a rare gastrointestinal pathology in paediatric population. Patients present with a range of symptoms from being asymptomatic to abdominal pain with a palpable abdominal mass. Once diagnosed it warrants urgent retrieval as delayed diagnosis may lead to serious complications.

Methods

We present a series of six cases between March 2021 and March 2022 who presented to Children's Hospital and were diagnosed as a case of Gastric Trichobezoars. Patients were optimized and prepared for surgery. All patients underwent Surgical exploration and a tuft of hair were removed. They were followed up throughout the course of treatment and three of the patients underwent psychiatric evaluation.

Discussion and conclusion

Trichobezoar is a rare but important surgical case that is a manifestation of underlying psychiatric ailment. Presentation varies from asymptomatic masses to life threatening complications with delayed presentations. A multi-disciplinary approach including Psychiatric, Paediatrician and Paediatric surgeon should be undertaken. Follow-up is the mainstay of treatment and recurrence may be seen due to non-compliance or inadequate management.

SUBMITTER: Habib M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9758381 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Gastric Trichobezoars in paediatric population- A series of six cases and literature review.

Habib Murad M   Amjad Muhammad Bin MB   Abbas Muhammad M   Chaudhary Muhammad Amjad MA  

Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) 20221113


<h4>Background</h4>Trichobezoar is a rare gastrointestinal pathology in paediatric population. Patients present with a range of symptoms from being asymptomatic to abdominal pain with a palpable abdominal mass. Once diagnosed it warrants urgent retrieval as delayed diagnosis may lead to serious complications.<h4>Methods</h4>We present a series of six cases between March 2021 and March 2022 who presented to Children's Hospital and were diagnosed as a case of Gastric Trichobezoars. Patients were o  ...[more]

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