Abstract |
A case is presented of persistent gallbladder infestation by Ascaris lumbricoides that was successfully treated by laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The management of this rare manifestation of ascariasis is reviewed.
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Authors | S N Cullis, G McLauchlan, P C Bornman |
Journal | Surgical laparoscopy & endoscopy
(Surg Laparosc Endosc)
Vol. 3
Issue 1
Pg. 67-8
(Feb 1993)
ISSN: 1051-7200 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8258078
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Animals
- Ascariasis
(diagnosis, surgery)
- Ascaris lumbricoides
- Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
- Female
- Gallbladder Diseases
(diagnosis, surgery)
- Humans
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