Rare cause of intestinal obstruction, Ascaris lumbricoides infestation: two case reports

Cases J. 2009 Jun 17:2:7970. doi: 10.4076/1757-1626-2-7970.

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.

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  • Case Reports