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Liang Y, Huang L, Wang D, Liu T, Li X, Wang W, Shen Q, Han J, Li S, Wang L, Chen L. Rapunzel syndrome in children: a retrospective review of ten cases combined with literature review in a tertiary referral center. Pediatr Surg Int 2024; 40:121. [PMID: 38703237 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-024-05705-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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PURPOSE Rapunzel syndrome is an uncommon condition in children, and its clinical features remain unclear. This study presents the largest single-center series of pediatric cases to date, with the objective of documenting the clinical characteristics and treatment approaches for children with Rapunzel syndrome. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted in children with Rapunzel syndrome from 2019 to 2023. We recorded age, gender, symptoms, locations of bezoar, complications, and treatment options. RESULTS Ten patients with Rapunzel syndrome were included. The median age was 9.1 years, with all of whom were female. The most common clinical symptoms were upper abdominal mass (90%), abdominal pain (80%), and nausea and vomiting (50%). Complications occurred in six cases (60%), including small bowel obstruction (20%), severe gastric dilatation (10%), intestinal perforation (10%), choledochodilation (10%), acute pancreatitis with cholecystitis (10%). Preoperative ultrasonography suggested low-echoic foreign bodies continuing to the jejunum or ileocecal region in five cases (50%). Preoperative gastroscopy attempted in four cases (40%) to remove the foreign bodies, all of which failed. All patients underwent surgical treatment, with nine cases undergoing gastric incision foreign body removal, and one case undergoing gastric incision foreign body removal combined with intestinal perforation repair. All patients recovered well. No recurrence was observed during follow-up. CONCLUSION The accuracy of ultrasound diagnosis in identifying Rapunzel syndrome is high; however, it may lead to misdiagnosis if not complemented with the patient's medical history. Endoscopic presents a heightened treatment risk and a reduced success rate. The condition commonly presents with severe complications, thus making laparotomy a safe and effective option for intervention.
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- Yiyuan Liang
- Department of Emergency Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Trinh NB, Nguyen MT, Nguyen TGH. Sepsis secondary to Rapunzel syndrome. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2022; 89:334. [PMID: 36331830 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_214_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Ota K, Kawaguchi S, Iwatsubo T, Nishida S, Tanaka H, Mori Y, Nakajima N, Hakoda A, Sugawara N, Kojima Y, Takeuchi T, Sakaguchi M, Higuchi K. Tannin-phytobezoars with Gastric Outlet Obstruction Treated by Dissolution with Administration and Endoscopic Injection of Coca-Cola ®, Endoscopic Crushing, and Removal (with Video). Intern Med 2022; 61:335-338. [PMID: 34334573 PMCID: PMC8866791 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.8090-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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A 77-year-old man complained of postmeal vomiting and sustained general fatigue. An abdominal computed tomography scan showed massive gastric expansion and fluid storage. Gastroscopy revealed four gastric bezoars that were considered to have caused pyloric ring obstruction. The patient was asked to drink 500 mL per day of Coca-Cola® for 4 days. On the fourth day, we performed endoscopic crushing and removal by injecting Coca-Cola®, cutting the softened bezoar with endoscopic snares, and collecting the pieces with endoscopic nets. We herein report (with a video presentation) a rare case of tannin-phytobezoars endoscopically removed with the administration and injection of Coca-Cola®.
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- Kazuhiro Ota
- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan
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Daniel R, Arbuthnot M, Ramireddy S, Nair S. Rapunzel Syndrome Complicated by Escherichia coli Sepsis, Bowel Perforation, and Pancreatitis in an 11-year-old Malnourished Female. JPGN REPORTS 2022; 3:e171. [PMID: 37168751 PMCID: PMC10158331 DOI: 10.1097/pg9.0000000000000171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The most common presenting symptoms of Rapunzel syndrome include abdominal pain (37%), nausea and vomiting (33.3%), obstruction (25.9%), and peritonitis (18.3%). Less commonly, patients may present with weight loss (7.4%) or intussusception (7.4%). Exceedingly rare complications of Rapunzel syndrome include gastric ulceration, obstructive jaundice, and acute pancreatitis as well as other malabsorptive-related complications including protein-losing enteropathy, iron deficiency, and megaloblastic anemia. This report details the case of an 11-year-old female with Rapunzel syndrome complicated by sepsis, a rare complication reported in only 2% of patients.
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- Rhea Daniel
- From the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX
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- Department of Gastroenterology, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
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- From the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX
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Delimpaltadaki DG, Gkionis IG, Flamourakis ME, Strehle AF, Bachlitzanakis EN, Giakoumakis MI, Christodoulakis MS, Spiridakis KG. A rare giant gastric trichobezoar in a young female patient: Case report and review of the literature. Clin Case Rep 2021; 9:e05152. [PMID: 34938545 PMCID: PMC8665721 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.5152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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A bezoar is an aggregate of undigested foreign materials that accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract and may cause serious symptoms or even life-threatening complications. Trichobezoars, a subtype of bezoars, are a rare condition usually occurring in females with psychiatric disorders, with Rapunzel syndrome being an uncommon form of trichobezoar.
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