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

Clin Case Rep. 2019 Apr 5;7(5):968-972. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2138. eCollection 2019 May.

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.

Keywords: colonic perforation; emergency surgery; systemic schistosomiasis.

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  • Case Reports