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The Hidden Tail: Rapunzel Syndrome Complicated by Gangrenous Small Bowel Obstruction — A Case Report

2026-06-29

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Introduction: Rapunzel syndrome is a rare variant of trichobezoar characterized by a gastric hair bezoar with extension into the small intestine. It predominantly affects adolescent and young females with underlying trichotillomania and trichophagia. Delayed diagnosis may result in intestinal obstruction, ischemia, perforation, or peritonitis. Case Presentation: A 19-year-old female p...

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Literature Corpus work: f583c4a5-1d14-586d-b517-235be6daa687
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-10014882/v1

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