Rare cause of intestinal obstruction, Ascaris lumbricoides infestation: Two case reports
Cases Journal, vol.2, no.6, 2009 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 2 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2009
- Doi Number: 10.4076/1757-1626-2-7970
- Journal Name: Cases Journal
- Journal Indexes: Scopus
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Ascaris lumbricoides is common resident of intestine especially low socioeconomic areas in the world. Complication of Ascaris lumbricoides has been reported include obstruction of the small intestine, intestinal volvulus and intussusception. We report two children with severe sequelae of intestinal obstruction. © 2009 Yetim et al; licensee Cases Network Ltd.