Abdominal complications of ascariasis in childhood

• Main Authors: Ivonete Siviero (Author), Ugo V.B. de Almeida (Author), Claudia R.R. Penna (Author), Elazir B.M. Di Puglia (Author), Betina C. Bertrand Simões (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: Complications of ascariasis are a significant cause of abdominal pain in pediatric emergencies, especially where it is endemic. A literature review was conducted with the aim of improving diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for these patients. Data sources: A PubMed search was conducted...