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Anisakiasis: nematode infestation producing small-bowel obstruction

D Appleby, W Kapoor, M Karpf

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |June 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    An uncommon parasitic infection, anisakiasis, can cause rare cases of small-bowel obstruction. Proper fish preparation prevents this foodborne illness, but it should be considered in patients with raw fish consumption.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Parasitology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Anisakiasis is a foodborne parasitic infection caused by ingesting raw or undercooked seafood containing Anisakis larvae.
    • While typically causing gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea and vomiting, it can present with rare complications.

    Observation:

    • A case of small-bowel obstruction was identified as a rare manifestation of anisakiasis.
    • The patient's condition mimicked other gastrointestinal emergencies such as appendicitis or Crohn's disease.

    Findings:

    • Small-bowel obstruction secondary to anisakiasis is an uncommon presentation of this parasitic disease.
    • Ingestion of raw fish is the primary predisposing factor for anisakiasis.

    Implications:

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    • Anisakiasis should be included in the differential diagnosis for small-bowel obstruction, especially in individuals consuming raw fish.
    • Preventive measures include thorough cooking of fish above 60°C or freezing below -20°C for over 24 hours to eliminate the parasite.