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An Unusual Association of Trichobezoar with Refeeding Syndrome and Subacute Intestinal Obstruction in Postoperative Period

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Trichobezoar with Rapunzel syndrome is a rare condition seen in young females. Refeeding syndrome is a rare phenomenon that can occur in any chronically malnourished person after starting feeds. We discuss and review available literature of extremely rare cases of 11-year-old girl, with trichobezoar with refeeding syndrome with subacute intestinal obstruction in the postoperative period.

Source: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons

DOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_94_24

Authors: Rohit Kapoor, Divya Prakash, Sunita Singh, Amit Shukla, Rini Dixit

Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4401955958

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