Intestinal Obstruction by Ascaris Lumbricoides

Authors

  • Gerardo José Ayestas Moreno Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras en el Valle de Sula

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/rceucs.v4i1.7462

Abstract

Intestinal infection by Ascaris Lumbricoides can cause mechanical damage due to obstruction of the intestinal lumen, impaired perfusion, perforation of the wall and peritonitis. The risk of intestinal occlusion is greater in young children and is related to the number of parasites. 

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Author Biography

Gerardo José Ayestas Moreno, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras en el Valle de Sula

Doctor en Medicina y Cirugía. Egresado de la EUCS, UNAH-VS.

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Published

2019-02-22

How to Cite

Ayestas Moreno, G. J. (2019). Intestinal Obstruction by Ascaris Lumbricoides. Revista Científica De La Escuela Universitaria De Las Ciencias De La Salud, 4(1), 44. https://doi.org/10.5377/rceucs.v4i1.7462

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Clinical images