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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2016; 22(33): 7507-7517
Published online Sep 7, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i33.7507
Published online Sep 7, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i33.7507
Figure 7 Choledochus ascariasis blocking orifice of cystic duct, causing acute obstructive cholecystitis, needing emergency cholecystectomy.
A: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiogram showing linear filling defect in common bile duct (black arrows). Cystic duct and gall bladder is grossly dilated (white arrows); B: Gall bladder showing inflamed gall bladder with 2 adult ascarides and few stones around macerated dead worm. Adapted from Khuroo[5].
- Citation: Khuroo MS, Rather AA, Khuroo NS, Khuroo MS. Hepatobiliary and pancreatic ascariasis. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22(33): 7507-7517
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v22/i33/7507.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v22.i33.7507