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From Acute Abdomen to Unexpected Diagnosis: Giant Gastric Trichobezoar Causing Perforation in a Child— A Rare Case Report

Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Trichobezoar needs to be suspected even in children who present with obstructed outlet of stomach and an acute abdomen, regardless of whether or not they have a history of trichophagia and trichotillomania. Early diagnosis and surgery become very important where there is a presence of perforated stomach with peritonitis.
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.73837
Authors: Rizwan Munir, Saddar Rahim, Ayaz Ahmad, Zeeshan Ahmad, Tayyeb Ali, Muhammad Hassaan Javaid, Muhammad Hanzla
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,820
OpenAlex ID: W7225413934
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