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Rare presentation of biliary ascariasis.

Abstract
Ascariasis is the most common helminthic infection in the world. We present a very rare manifestation of ascariasis in which the worms came out through the T-tube tract of a 36 years old patient who had undergone cholecystectomy with choledocholithotomy.
AuthorsAjaz Rather, Sajad Ahmad Salati
JournalJournal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP (J Coll Physicians Surg Pak) Vol. 20 Issue 9 Pg. 616-7 (Sep 2010) ISSN: 1022-386X [Print] Pakistan
PMID20810056 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Ascariasis (diagnosis)
  • Biliary Tract Diseases (diagnosis)
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Drainage
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Care

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