Systemic schistosomiasis and large bowel perforation: An unexpected surgical urgency. Report of a case and literature review
- Authors: Agrusa A.; Di Buono G.; Buscemi S.; Canfora I.; Randisi B.; Bonventre G.; Gulotta L.; Maienza E.; Sorce V.; Romano G.; Gulotta G.
- Publication year: 2019
- Type: Articolo in rivista
- Key words: colonic perforation; emergency surgery; systemic schistosomiasis
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/407186
Abstract
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.