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Schistosomal peritonitis secondary to perforated appendicitis
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TextPublisher number: Phone: +255 28 298 3384 Fax: +255 28 298 3386 Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz Website: www.bugando.ac.tz Language: English Series: ; The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 14 Issue 6 Publication details: Mwanza, Tanzania: Elsevier & Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] 2010/11/1 Description: Pages 628-630Summary: Abstract
In Tanzania, Schistosoma mansoni is endemic and causes intestinal schistosomiasis which affects various internal organs. However, worldwide there have been very few reports of cases of peritonitis due to schistosomal appendicitis. Here we report a rare case of schistosomal appendicitis with peritonitis in a 33 year-old male patient who recovered quickly after surgery.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH ARTICLES | MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO | NFIC | -1 | RA0364 |
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Abstract
In Tanzania, Schistosoma mansoni is endemic and causes intestinal schistosomiasis which affects various internal organs. However, worldwide there have been very few reports of cases of peritonitis due to schistosomal appendicitis. Here we report a rare case of schistosomal appendicitis with peritonitis in a 33 year-old male patient who recovered quickly after surgery.
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