Obstructive biliary ascariasis with cholangitis and hepatic abscesses in Laos: a case report with gall bladder ultrasound video.

A 12-year-old Lao boy with obstructive biliary Ascaris infection is described and video of the gallbladder ultrasound presented. The patient developed severe complications of obstructive cholangitis, a large right pleural effusion and hepatic abscesses requiring prolonged antibiotic therapy. The dif...

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Main Authors: Slesak, G, Phanthavong, P, Rasphone, O, Luangxay, K, Anoulakkham, P, Pahatsalang, V, Soumphonphakdy, B, White, J, Newton, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007