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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2026

Small bowel volvulus secondary to ascariasis in a 7-year-old boy: a case report.

Suleiman Ayalew Belay, Yirgedu Getu Tadele, Jejaw Endale Mihretie, Nahom Getachew Mulatu, Yared Negash Wakjira, Mesfin Tesera Wassie

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Suleiman Ayalew BelayDepartment of Dermatovenerology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2664-9452
Yirgedu Getu TadeleDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Jejaw Endale MihretieDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Nahom Getachew MulatuDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Yared Negash WakjiraDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Mesfin Tesera WassieDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

Introduction: Ascariasis, caused by Case presentation: We report the case of a 7-year-old boy from rural Ethiopia who presented with acute abdominal pain, distension, and vomiting. Examination revealed peritonitis and imaging demonstrated small bowel obstruction. Exploratory laparotomy revealed massive Clinical discussion: Secondary small bowel volvulus due to Conclusion: Small bowel volvulus with gangrene is a rare but life-threatening complication of ascariasis in children. In endemic regions, parasitic infestation should be considered among the possible causes of volvulus. Definitive management relies on timely surgical intervention, while preventive deworming programs remain essential to reduce the burden of such severe complications.

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ascariasispediatric intestinal obstructionsmall bowel volvulus

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