Rapunzel Syndrome: a rare cause of acute small bowel obstruction

Abstract

The Rapunzel syndrome is a very rare condition where trichobezoar has extended up to the small bowel. Here we are reporting a rare case of Rapunzel syndrome in an adolescent girl with history of trichophagia who presented with small bowel obstruction. Patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and bezoar was removed through gastrotomy. Post-operative course was unremarkable. KEY WORDS: Rapunzel syndrome; Trichobezoars; Psychotherapy; Gastrotomy