Ascariasis and Cardiac Surgery: A Case Report

Abstract Ascariasis is a common helminthic infection, particularly in the tropical countries. We describe case of eosinophilia who underwent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Postoperatively, he was found to have ascaris lumbricoides oral cavity. Timely detection and removal worm prevented possible complications such as airway obstruction, bronchospasm, lung collapse, or intestinal obstruction. The emphasizes importance considering parasitic infection differential diagnosis patients presenting with for elective