Massive gastrointestinal bleeding associated with hookworm infestation in a child: case report.
We report a rare case of massive haematochezia due to hookworm infestation that required two laparotomies before the cause of bleeding could be diagnosed. The need to consider this parasite as a possible cause of gut bleeding in endemic countries is stressed, as early recognition may avoid unnecessary investigations and surgical interventions.
Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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