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World Journal of Surgery
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Biliary ascariasis, a common gastrointestinal parasitic infection, affects millions globally. This review details its pathogenesis, especially post-surgery, emphasizing clinical recognition and management for all healthcare providers.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Ascariasis is the most common human parasitic gastrointestinal infection, affecting 25% of the global population.
  • An estimated 20,000 annual deaths result from severe clinical complications of ascariasis.
  • Biliary ascariasis, a specific manifestation, requires increased clinical awareness due to global migration patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathogenesis of biliary ascariasis.
  • To specifically address post-cholecystectomy ascariasis and associated complications.
  • To enhance global clinician familiarity with biliary ascariasis presentation and management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focused on biliary ascariasis.
  • Detailed examination of disease pathogenesis.

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  • Analysis of post-cholecystectomy ascariasis cases and related issues.

    • Main Results:

    • Ascariasis is a prevalent helminthic infection with significant global health impact.
    • Biliary ascariasis pathogenesis, particularly post-cholecystectomy, presents unique clinical challenges.
    • Increasing global travel necessitates broader medical knowledge of this endemic disease.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinicians worldwide must be prepared to diagnose and manage biliary ascariasis.
    • Understanding the pathogenesis is key to addressing complications like post-cholecystectomy ascariasis.
    • Global health initiatives should include awareness of ascariasis in migratory populations.