Intestinal intussusception in an adult caused by helminthic parasitosis

Intestinal intussusception is an uncommon acute condition in adults and is most commonly caused by an intestinal tumor mass. Helminthic parasitosis is a widespread infection in Africa, and the load of worms is often high in individuals living in areas with inadequate sanitation. We report a case of...

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Published inGastroenterology insights Vol. 7; no. 1
Main Authors Pecorella, Irene, Okello, Tom R., Ciardi, Gaia, Ogwang, David M., Opira, Cyprian
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published MDPI AG 01.01.2016
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Ascaris lumbricoides, roundworm, intestinal nematode, ileo-colic intussusception
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Summary:Intestinal intussusception is an uncommon acute condition in adults and is most commonly caused by an intestinal tumor mass. Helminthic parasitosis is a widespread infection in Africa, and the load of worms is often high in individuals living in areas with inadequate sanitation. We report a case of intestinal obstruction caused by Ascaris lumbricoides infection, which was complicated by ileo-caecal intussusception and required surgical treatment in a 40-year-old Ugandan woman. This case reinforces the importance of anthelminthic prophylaxis in African rural areas.
ISSN:2036-7414
2036-7422
DOI:10.4081/gi.2016.6469