Acute pin worm appendicitis: An on-table surprise?: Acute pin worm appendicitis
Abstract
Enterobius vermicularis, thread worm or pinworm is the most common parasite infection in developed as well as developing countries. Enterobius vermicularis appendicitis is rare manifestation and rarely diagnosed preoperatively, but however, this worm is not uncommonly encountered during appendectomy. Author is reporting here three such cases of acute pinworm appendicitis and their management.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
Parasites and Host Interactions
Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Clinical Infection in Practice
- Volume
- 29
- Pages
- 100616–100616
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN