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(a) Distended epigastrium, (b) barium meal suggestive of trichobezoar in the stomach (retained contrast of barium enema done previously also seen)
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Epigastrium was distended [Figure 1a]. Barium meal showed a filling defect in the stomach which was suggestive of trichobezoars [Figure 1b].
(a) Multiple intussusceptions, (b) trichobezoar removed through gastrotomy, (c) whole of the trichobezoar with tail, (d) perforation
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On exploratory laparotomy, the stomach was distended, and multiple intussusceptions were noted in the jejunum [Figure 2a]. Gastrotomy was performed to remove the trichobezoar [Figure 2b and c]. It was around 15 cm distal to the duodenojejunal flexure on the mesenteric side [Figure 2d].