Massive gastrointestinal bleeding associated with hookworm infestation in a child: Case report

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作者
Minocha, A [1 ]
Sahni, P [1 ]
Karak, A [1 ]
Mitra, DK [1 ]
机构
[1] ALL INDIA INST MED SCI,DEPT PEDIAT SURG,NEW DELHI,INDIA
关键词
gastrointestinal bleeding; hookworm infestation; diagnosis;
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10.1007/BF00497827
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R72 [儿科学];
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100202 ;
摘要
We report a rare case of massive haematochezia due to hookworm infestation that required two laparotomies before the cause of bleeding could be diagnosed. The need to consider this parasite as a possible cause of gut bleeding in endemic countries is stressed, as early recognition may avoid unnecessary investigations and surgical interventions.
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