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Ascaris lumbricoides: an unusual aetiology of gastric perforation

Journal of Surgical Case Reports (2012) 2012(11)
DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjs008
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Abstract

Gastrointestinal (GI) infestation with Ascaris lumbricoides is common in the tropical countries, particularly in children. A wide range of clinical presentations are reported for GI ascariasis in both adults and children. We report a case of gastric perforation due to Ascaris, a rare presentation.

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Gupta, S., Kumar, S., Satapathy, A., Ray, U., Chatterjee, S., & Choudhury, T. K. (2012). Ascaris lumbricoides: an unusual aetiology of gastric perforation. Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2012(11). https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjs008

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