title: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder ascariasis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Cape Town, Observatory, South Africa.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Cullis
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McLauchlan
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Bornman
mesh_terms: 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