Trichobezoar can be treated laparoscopically

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2009 Feb;19(1):111-3. doi: 10.1089/lap.2008.0068.

Abstract

Various therapeutic modalities have been proposed to treat trichobezoar and Rapunzel syndrome. The treatment options were modified with the advent of laparoscopy. We reported two 7- and 12-year-old female patients with Rapunzel syndrome and thrichobezoar, respectively, who were successfully operated by laparoscopy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bezoars / diagnosis
  • Bezoars / surgery*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*