Korean J Gastroenterol.  2017 Dec;70(6):304-307. 10.4166/kjg.2017.70.6.304.

Diagnosis and Removal of Ascaris lumbricoides during Endoscopic Examination

• Kim SH
• Kim JW

• KMID: 2398882
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2017.70.6.304

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Ascaris lumbricoides*
Ascaris*
Diagnosis*

Figure

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  Fig. 1. Colonoscopic view of Ascaris lumbricoides that was found in the descending colon.

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  Fig. 2. Ascaris lumbricoides that was extracted from the colon.

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  Fig. 3. Three lips of the Ascaris lumbricoides that was extracted from the colon.

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  Fig. 4. Ascaris lumbricoides sticking out of the ampulla of Vater.

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  Fig. 5. Removal of Ascaris lumbricoides using alligator forceps.

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  Fig. 6. The Ascaris lumbricoides measured 20 cm in length.

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