A rare case of multiple small bowel intussusceptions and bowel obstruction caused by Rapunzel syndrome

We report a case of a 5-year-old girl with Rapunzel syndrome causing multiple small bowel intussusceptions. We were unable to identify the main cause of this condition during laparoscopic reduction. Definite diagnosis was made after the development of gastrointestinal tract obstruction. Surgeons should consider the possibility of Rapunzel syndrome when diagnosing the main cause of intussusceptions.
Source: Formosan Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research