Hairball in the stomach. Endoscopic view of a hairball (trichobezoar, left) in the stomach of a patient. Trichobezoars are formed by the ingestion of

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Hairball in the stomach. Endoscopic view of a hairball (trichobezoar, left) in the stomach of a patient. Trichobezoars are formed by the ingestion of hair, which may then accumulate with some of the gut's contents. If they get too large the may obstruct the gut and will need removing.

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