Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder ascariasis.
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.
Cullis
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Department of Surgery, University of Cape Town, Observatory, South Africa.
McLauchlan
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Bornman
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001196:Ascariasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D017164:Ascaris lumbricoides; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic; D005260:Female; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans