[Ascaris volvulus].
The parasitic disease may be encountered as a surgical entity. A massive infestation by Ascaris can produce intestinal obstruction, resulting in the need of an immediate surgical response. We present a case of intestinal obstruction caused by Ascaris, with a secondary volvulus due to the bolus of worms.
Sánchez Jarquín
M R
MR
Dpto. de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital General San Juan de Dios, Guatemala.
Girón Romero
R
R
de Agustín Asensio
J C
JC
D000818:Animals; D001200:Ascaris / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography
Vólvulo por Ascaris.