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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
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]