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Surgeons remove 1 kg hairball from stomach and intestine of 9‑year‑old in Kerala
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🗓 03 Oct 2026, 02:16 PM
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Doctors in Kerala successfully extracted a one‑kilogram hair mass that had formed in the stomach and small intestine of a nine‑year‑old girl.
A nine‑year‑old girl from Kerala was admitted to a local hospital after experiencing abdominal discomfort. Surgeons discovered a dense hair mass, weighing approximately one kilogram, extending from her stomach into the small intestine.
The medical team performed an emergency surgery to remove the trichobezoar. The procedure lasted several hours, after which the hairball was completely extracted and the patient was moved to recovery.
Post‑operative reports indicated that the girl is stable and under observation. Doctors advised close follow‑up to monitor her recovery and to counsel the family on preventive measures.
The case highlights the rarity of such large trichobezoars in children and underscores the importance of early medical intervention for gastrointestinal obstructions.
The medical team performed an emergency surgery to remove the trichobezoar. The procedure lasted several hours, after which the hairball was completely extracted and the patient was moved to recovery.
Post‑operative reports indicated that the girl is stable and under observation. Doctors advised close follow‑up to monitor her recovery and to counsel the family on preventive measures.
The case highlights the rarity of such large trichobezoars in children and underscores the importance of early medical intervention for gastrointestinal obstructions.