Trichobezoar gastrique - à propos de deux cas
2010
Gastric Trichobezoar: Two Case Reports
Sample size: 2
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Karim Ibn Majdoub Hassani, Hicham El Bouhaddouti, Youssef Benamar, Khalid Mazaz, Khalid Ait Taleb
Primary Institution: CHU Hassan II, Fès, Maroc
Conclusion
Gastric trichobezoars are rare but can be effectively diagnosed and treated surgically, with psychiatric follow-up recommended.
Supporting Evidence
- The diagnosis of gastric trichobezoar was confirmed through endoscopy.
- Surgical removal was successfully performed without complications.
- Both patients were recommended for psychiatric follow-up due to their history of trichophagia.
Takeaway
Two girls had a rare stomach problem caused by eating their hair, which made a big lump in their tummies. Doctors were able to remove it with surgery.
Methodology
The diagnosis was made using endoscopy, and surgical removal was performed through gastrotomy.
Limitations
The study is limited by the small number of cases and the lack of long-term follow-up data.
Participant Demographics
Two young females, aged 9 and 18, with a history of trichophagia.
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