Successful elimination of Ascaris lumbricoides from the gallbladder by conservative medical therapy

Abstract

Migration of Ascaris lumbricoides into the gallbladder is rare, unlike ascariasis of the bile duct and when it does occur, treatment is generally by endoscopic or surgical extraction. We describe a case of the successful treatment of gallbladder ascariasis with conservative therapy. © Association of Surgeons of India 2012.