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 ...

Anion"' the numerous clinical phenomena that arise from the presence of round worms, Colonol Hehir has omitted to mention one that is commonly met in the Deccan and probably elsewhere too. and that is pain, combined sometimes aiso with swelling, in one or both knee-joints. According to my experience, this usually occurs in children between the a^es of 4 and 12, and thousrh sometimes it is prese...

Ascaris lumbricoides is a common parasite and the most serious and dramatic presentation is hepatobiliary and pancreatic ascariasis (HPA). Therefore, this study was planned prospectively to elucidate the clinical presentation of HPA and evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic intervention. In this study we documented 77 consecutive patients with HPA from January 2000 to November 2005. Al...

Figure 1. Contrast-enhanced abdominal CT scan showing a long tubular filling defect (arrow) in the jejunum Figure 2. Contrast-enhanced abdominal and pelvic CT scan showing a long tubular filling defect (arrow) in the jejunum Diagnosis: Partial small bowel obstruction due to intestinal ascariasis. Multiple tubular-shaped filling defects in the jejunum were seen on CT scan, consistent with ascari...

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.

To cite: Swain R, Behera C, Mridha AR, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2015209839 DESCRIPTION A 58-year-old man suddenly lost consciousness at home and was immediately brought to the emergency department where he was declared dead. The deceased was suffering from schizophrenia and had reported upper abdominal pain for past few months. His si...