Recurrent gastric trichobezoar

Ratnagiri, R.; Smile, S.Robinson.; Sistla, S.Chandra.

Indian Journal of Gastroenterology Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology 21(6): 229-230

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0254-8860
PMID: 12546177
Document Number: 546883
Trichobezoars are concretions of ingested hair that are found in the stomach. Recurrence of this condition has not been reported. We report an 18-year-old girl with recurrent trichobezoar; this emphasizes the need for counseling in these patients.

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