Penetrating Abdominal Trauma Complicated Byascariasis- our Experiencec

Penetrating abdominal trauma typically involves the violation of cavity by gunshot wound (GSW) or stab (SW). The surgical complications ascaris lumbricoides have been well documented, however very few studies tried to elucidate impact ascariasis in patients with penetrating injury.In tropical Environment such as ours it is most relevant consider a factor which could mordify short and long time outcome management trauma. aim was look at demographics outcomes intra operative finding ascariasis. This study retrospective, injury coexisting were analysed. population included all for period 10 years between January 2012 2021.The evaluated their case notes retrieved from medical record department note laboratory investigations recorded. Excluded those associated injuries other regions body. A total 300 who had seen within period. 220 cases (66.7%) due abdomen while 80 (33.3%) abdomen. All them ascarids male female ratio 2:1. incidental ascarid during surgery common accounts high mobidity mortality It therefore public health importance engage mass deworming exercise especially tropics endemic. Elimination this round worm would ensure better postoperative