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Biliary ascariasis.

M Rezaul Karim1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Chittagong Medical College & Hospital, Bangladesh.

International Surgery
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
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Biliary ascariasis, caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, requires surgical intervention for bile duct exploration and parasite removal. Conservative treatments are ineffective, necessitating procedures like laparotomy for effective management.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Biliary ascariasis is a parasitic infection affecting the bile ducts.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging, relying on clinical suspicion when advanced imaging is unavailable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the management of biliary ascariasis cases.
  • To highlight the importance of surgical intervention over conservative treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Management of 12 cases of biliary ascariasis.
  • Clinical diagnosis and suspicion-based diagnosis.
  • Laparotomy and bile duct exploration.
  • Parasite removal via suction.
  • Post-operative expulsion of retained parasites using anti-spasmodics and hydrostatic pressure.

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Main Results:

  • Surgical exploration (laparotomy) is essential for effective treatment.
  • Ascaris lumbricoides can be successfully removed from the bile duct.
  • Retained parasites can be expelled using pharmacological and physical methods.

Conclusions:

  • Biliary ascariasis necessitates surgical management for parasite removal.
  • Conservative approaches are insufficient for treating this condition.
  • Laparotomy and bile duct exploration are key to successful outcomes.