title: Ascaris lumbricoides: an unusual aetiology of gastric perforation.
abstract: Gastrointestinal (GI) infestation with Ascaris lumbricoides is common in the tropical countries, particularly in children. A wide range of clinical presentations are reported for GI ascariasis in both adults and children. We report a case of gastric perforation due to Ascaris, a rare presentation.
authors: Department of Surgery, Medical College and Hospitals, Kolkata, India shahanagupta@yahoo.co.in.
authors: Shahana
authors: S
authors: Gupta
authors: Department of Surgery, Medical College and Hospitals, Kolkata, India.
authors: Sanjeev
authors: S
authors: Kumar
authors: Department of Surgery, Medical College and Hospitals, Kolkata, India.
authors: Ayusman
authors: A
authors: Satapathy
authors: Department of Surgery, Medical College and Hospitals, Kolkata, India.
authors: Udipta
authors: U
authors: Ray
authors: Department of Surgery, Medical College and Hospitals, Kolkata, India.
authors: Souvik
authors: S
authors: Chatterjee
authors: Department of Surgery, Medical College and Hospitals, Kolkata, India.
authors: Tamal Kanti
authors: TK
authors: Choudhury