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Ascariasis other diagnostic studies

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fatimo Biobaku M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

Overview

Pocedures such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can be utilized for the identification and removal of worms in the pancreaticobiliary tract.

Other Diagnostic Studies

Other Diagnostic Studies

Imaging studies such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can identify worms in the pancreaticobiliary tract.[1] {{#ev:youtube|kIW6H3MxWv0}}

References

References

  1. Ferri, Fred (2017). “Chapter:Ascariasis”. Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2017. Elsevier. pp. 117–117. ISBN 978-0-3232-8048-8.

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