| Trichobezoar: an uncommon pediatric problem. | |
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PMID: 647519 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Trichobezoar, the "hair-ball" occasionally found in the stomach of emotionally disturbed adults, particularly women, is an uncommon finding in the pediatric age group. The diagnosis often rests on the suspicion of the alert physician since most patients will not volunteer information about swallowing hair. The presence of a palpable upper abdominal mass associated with progressive intolerance to food, with weight loss and with weakness, and the roentgenographic appearance of a mass after a barium meal confirms suspicion. Treatment consists of laparotomy and gastrotomy to permit removal of the foreign material. Psychiatric assistance should be sought. |
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Authors:
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R Reisfeld; W Dammert; J S Simpson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie Volume: 21 ISSN: 0008-428X ISO Abbreviation: Can J Surg Publication Date: 1978 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1978-07-24 Completed Date: 1978-07-24 Revised Date: 2007-08-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372715 Medline TA: Can J Surg Country: CANADA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 251-2 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adolescent Bezoars* / diagnosis, surgery Child Female Hair* Humans |
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