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. 2012 Jul;68(3):249-51.
doi: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2011.11.005. Epub 2012 May 30.

Rapunzel syndrome-A case report

Shavinder Dogra  1 , A K Kulkarni  2 , P P Rao  3
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Rapunzel syndrome-A case report

Shavinder Dogra et al. Med J Armed Forces India. 2012 Jul.
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Computed tomography scan suggesting trichobezoar.
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Body of trichobezoar in stomach.
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Tail of trichobezoar obstructing the jejunum.
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The complete trichobezoar with its tail.
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