Volume : V, Issue : X, October - 2016

Ascaris lumbricoides: an unusual aetiology of gastric perforation

Dr Jainam K Shah, Dr Ravi A Patel, Dr. Ruchir M. Bhavsar

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 Gastrointestinal (GI) tract infestation with Ascaris lumi–coides is a worldwide phenomenon with up to 25% of the world’s population, mostly in the third world countries, infested with the worm [1]. While most infested patients are asymptomatic, a wide range of manifestations like bowel ob–struction, appendicitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis and perforations have been reported [1]. We report a case of prepyloric gastric perforation due to Ascaris.

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DR JAINAM K SHAH, DR RAVI A PATEL, DR. RUCHIR M. BHAVSAR Ascaris lumbricoides: an unusual aetiology of gastric perforation International Journal of Scientific Research,Volume : 5 | Issue : 10 | October 2016

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