Document Details Document Type : Article In Journal  Document Title : Trichobezoar with Gastric Perforation: A Case Report Trichobezoar with Gastric Perforation: A Case Report   Document Language : English  Abstract : Trichobezoar is a rare disorder in which a collection of swallowed hair and some undigested food particles are retained in the gastrointestinal tract. It is frequently seen in psychic patients (trichotillomania). It may be present with vague symptoms, such as anorexia, anemia, weight loss and recurrent abdominal pain, or symptoms and signs of intestinal obstruction. This report illustrates a case of trichobezoar with a serious sequence and unusual presentation. In this investigation; a female child (12-years-old) with a huge trichobezoar was presented to our emergency department with diffuse peritonitis due to gastric perforation. She was treated successfully by gastrotomy and the unblock evacuation of the trichobezoar  ISSN : 1319-1004  Journal Name : Medical Science Journal  Volume : 15  Issue Number : 2  Publishing Year : 1429 AH 2008 AD  Article Type : Case Report  Added Date : Thursday, February 17, 2011  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email جمال دليل الرحمن Daleel AlRahman, Jamal Researcher Doctorate   Files File Name Type Description  29030.pdf pdf   Back To Researches Page