Yiyuan Liang, Liuming Huang, Dayong Wang, Tingting Liu, Xianling Li, Wei Wang, Qiulong Shen, Jinbao Han, Shuanling Li, Li Wang, Long Chen
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...
May 4, 2024: Pediatric Surgery International