Abstract:A trichobezoar is a solid mass of undigested hair that accumulates in the gastrointestinal tract that is typically associated with trichotillomania and trichophagia. Most documented cases are reported to be found in the stomach and small intestine. We report a case of a complete large bowel and small bowel obstruction secondary to a trichobezoar in an 81-year-old male with abdominal pain for one month. He presented to the emergency department with sudden onset nausea, vomiting, constipation, and severe abdomin… Show more
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