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Systemic schistosomiasis and large bowel perforation: An unexpected surgical urgency. Report of a case and literature review.

Authors :
Agrusa, Antonino
Di Buono, Giuseppe
Buscemi, Salvatore
Canfora, Ilaria
Randisi, Brenda
Bonventre, Giulia
Gulotta, Leonardo
Maienza, Elisa
Sorce, Vincenzo
Romano, Giorgio
Gulotta, Gaspare
Source :
Clinical Case Reports; May2019, Vol. 7 Issue 5, p968-972, 5p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: In the presence of suggestive clinical picture (high eosinophil count and multiple CT scan granuloma‐like lesions), schistosomiasis should be taken into account in case of suspected bowel perforation even if common risk factors are not identified through anamnesis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
7
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
136381362
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2138