An Astonishing Encounter: Bowel Obstruction Caused by Taenia Saginata

Dr. Binoy Kumar Behera, Dr. J. G. Bhatt, Dr. J. G. Vagadia

Abstract: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common gastrointestinal condition often warranting acute surgical intervention but the cause being Taeniasis is very uncommon. We present this unusual intra operative finding of Taenia worms during nasal suctioning to empty stomach contents in a 30 year old woman posted for emergency laparotomy to relieve small bowel obstruction.

Keywords: Taenia saginata, Small bowel obstruction, Tapeworm, Praziquantel

How to Cite?: Dr. Binoy Kumar Behera, Dr. J. G. Bhatt, Dr. J. G. Vagadia, "An Astonishing Encounter: Bowel Obstruction Caused by Taenia Saginata", Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2419-2420, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23623230423, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23623230423