International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
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India | Medical Radiologic Sciences | Volume 11 Issue 12, December 2022 | Pages: 675 - 677


A Case Report of Double Trichobezoar Causing Gastric and Jejunal Obstruction in an Adult Female

Dr. Hetal Kavad, Dr. Prinsita Parmar

Abstract: A trichobezoar is a rarely encountered finding causing intestinal obstruction. Young age female with h/o psychiatric illness- trichotillomania and trichophagia-are involved here commonly. Here we present such rare case of double trichobezoar causing gastric and jejunal obstruction in a 26 years old female with no known h/o psychiatric illness. The clinical and radiographic features with its postoperative findings are mentioned in literature.

Keywords: Trichobezoar, double trichobezoar, small bowel obstruction, trichophagia

How to Cite?: Dr. Hetal Kavad, Dr. Prinsita Parmar, "A Case Report of Double Trichobezoar Causing Gastric and Jejunal Obstruction in an Adult Female", Volume 11 Issue 12, December 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 675-677, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR221204124557, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR221204124557


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