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

Year: 2019
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
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.
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2138
Authors: Antonino Agrusa, Giuseppe Di Buono, Salvatore Buscemi, Ilaria Canfora, Brenda Randisi, Giulia Bonventre, Leonardo Gulotta, Elisa Maienza, Vincenzo Sorce, Giorgio Romano, Gaspare Gulotta
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,100
OpenAlex ID: W2932837696
FWCI: 0.214
Cites: 36
Cited by: 2
Related to: 10