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gastrointestinal

Bezoar (Trichobezoar - Hair)

ICD-10 Code
K31.8_6

Bezoar (Trichobezoar - Hair) - Clinical guidelines.

Clinical Presentation & Protocol

Patient Usually Complains Of

Rapunzel syndrome (hair extends to small bowel).

Clinical Examination Findings

Epigastric tenderness, pallor if bleeding.

Treatment Protocol

PPI, H. pylori eradication, endoscopic therapy, surgery.

Detailed clinical guide coming soon.