Bolus obstruction by Ascaris lumbricoides.

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 10 Jun 1983 English Publisher:Health and Medical Publishing GroupJournal:South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, volume 63 (issn: 0256-9574,

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Authors: Wynne, J.M.; Ellman, B.A.H.;

pmid: 6845068

Bolus obstruction by Ascaris lumbricoides.

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Abstract

Seventy-three cases of obstruction due to a bolus of Ascaris worms are reviewed. The diagnosis was made on the basis either of a characteristic palpable mass or a characteristic radiographic appearance. In 67 cases conservative treatment was successful. Six patients came to surgery, 5 because of deterioration. There were no deaths. The need for careful reassessment is stressed.

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Male, Radiography, Ascariasis, Child, Preschool, Intestine, Small, Humans, Female, Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic, Child, Intestinal Obstruction

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