Doctors removed around one kilogram of hair from her stomach and small intestine, said hospital authorities on Saturday, according to PTI. A nine-year-old girl underwent a rare surgery at a private hospital in Kerala.
Medical examinations later revealed a blockage in her intestine, prompting doctors to investigate the cause of the obstruction. The girl was diagnosed with Rapunzel syndrome , a rare condition in which a trichobezoar extends from the stomach into the small intestine. The surgery was conducted at NIMS Medicity near Neyyattinkara. The girl was brought to the hospital with abdominal pain and vomiting. The operation was led by Dr Biju I G Nair, senior consultant in the Department of Paediatric Surgery at NIMS Medicity. Following the surgery, the girl recovered well and started eating normally. She was later discharged from the hospital. Rapunzel syndrome is described as an extremely rare condition in which a trichobezoar extends from the stomach into the small intestine. The unusual nature of the condition and the extent of the hair accumulation made the case particularly significant for the medical team involved in the treatment. The surgery and treatment involved a team of specialists from different departments at the hospital.
Said the hairball was removed completely through the surgery, according to news agency PTI . The condition is usually seen in adolescent girls , according to the hospital.
