Gastrointestinal trichobezoar: An experience with 17 cases

Trichobezoar is an exceedingly rare entity in children and mimics other chronic ailments such as abdominal tuberculosis or malignancy. Delayed diagnosis and management result in various complications. The study was conducted to describe our experience with 17 consecutive cases of gastrointestinal tract (GIT) trichobezoars.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research