Open AccessIntestinal obstruction in children due to Ascariasis: A tertiary health centre experience
Author(s) -
Prasanna K. Mishra,
A. Agrawal,
Mahrukh K Joshi,
Beejal Sanghvi,
Hiral Shah,
Sandesh Parelkar
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.44178
Subject(s) - medicine , ascaris lumbricoides , ascariasis , vomiting , volvulus , abdominal pain , abdominal distension , bowel obstruction , surgery , pediatrics , helminths , immunology
Ascariasis is the infestation by the largest intestinal nematode of man, a common problem in the tropics attributed to poor hygienic and low socioeconomic conditions. The aim of this research is to analyse the presentation, diagnosis and management of bowel obstruction caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, with special emphasis on the role of conservative management.