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Gastric Perforation With Peritonitis Secondary to a Trichobezoar: A Literature Review and Report of a Rare Presentation.

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Abstract
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Trichobezoar, a rare disorder commonly seen in psychiatric patients having a habit of plucking and eating their own hair, is a ball of hair admixed with gastro-intestinal secretions that leads to the blocking of the passage of food particles. Presentation of the disease is variable, ranging from asymptomatic to severe complications including obstruction and perforation. We report a case of a 27-year-old female patient who presented with an acute abdomen and on laparotomy, gastric perforation secondary to large gastric trichobezoar was found. The patient was treated with en bloc removal of the trichobezoar.

Year of Publication
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2022
Journal
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Cureus
Volume
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14
Issue
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4
Number of Pages
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e24359
DOI
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10.7759/cureus.24359
Short Title
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Cureus
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