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Endoscopic Injection Sclerotherapy Assisted by Cyanoacrylate and Clips for Gastroesophageal Varices

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Ascariasis presenting as massive gastrointestinal bleeding.

S C Huang¹, C S Shieh

¹Department of Pediatrics, Chang Guang Memorial Hospital 123, Ta-Pei Rd., Niao Sung Hsiang, Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan.

Pediatric Surgery International

|September 24, 2013

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Ascarid infection in a child caused severe gastrointestinal bleeding. Surgical removal of the roundworm revealed duodenal and jejunal mucosal erosions, highlighting parasitic impact on the pediatric gut.

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Endoscopic Injection Sclerotherapy Assisted by Cyanoacrylate and Clips for Gastroesophageal Varices

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Published on: June 13, 2025

Area of Science:

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Parasitology
Surgical Gastroenterology

Background:

Gastrointestinal bleeding in children can stem from various causes.
Ascariasis, a parasitic infection, is prevalent globally and can affect the gastrointestinal tract.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of massive gastrointestinal bleeding in a pediatric patient due to Ascaris lumbricoides.
To describe the endoscopic findings of mucosal erosions associated with roundworm infestation.

Main Methods:

Case presentation of a 2-year-old boy with hematemesis and hematochezia.
Surgical exploration and jejunal ascarid removal.
Panendoscopy via enterotomy to evaluate duodenal and jejunal mucosa.

Main Results:

Massive hematemesis and hematochezia resolved after surgical removal of an ascarid.
Panendoscopy revealed multiple duodenal and jejunal mucosal erosions.
The findings indicate significant gastrointestinal trauma caused by the parasitic worm.

Conclusions:

Ascaris lumbricoides can cause severe gastrointestinal hemorrhage and mucosal damage in children.
Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing such complications.
Understanding the pathogenesis of ascarid-induced mucosal lesions is important for clinical management.