Small bowel obstruction secondary to Ascaris lumbricoides in the setting of prior exploratory laparotomy
Ascaris lumbricoides is a parasitic roundworm that is transmitted via the fecal-oral route and is endemic in many areas around the world. At the end of its life cycle it resides in the small bowel, and while it can be asymptomatic, large masses of worms can result in intestinal obstruction, volvulus...
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Main Authors: | Cynthia Fata (Author), Fouzia Naeem (Author), Erik R. Barthel (Author) |
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