An Unusual Association of Trichobezoar with Refeeding Syndrome and Subacute Intestinal Obstruction in Postoperative Period

Abstract

Trichobezoar with Rapunzel syndrome is a rare condition seen in young females. Refeeding syndrome is a rare phenomenon that can occur in any chronically malnourished person after starting feeds. We discuss and review available literature of extremely rare cases of 11-year-old girl, with trichobezoar with refeeding syndrome with subacute intestinal obstruction in the postoperative period.

Keywords

• rapunzel syndrome
• refeeding syndrome
• subacute intestinal obstruction
• trichobezoar
• trichophagia