Strongyloidiasis surgery

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

Overview

Strongyloidiasis is usually managed conservatively with medical therapy but surgery may be indicated when medical management fails or complications arise.

Surgery

Some of the indications for the surgical management of strongyloidiasis include:

• Complete intestinal obstruction with inadequate decompression
• Lack of response within 24-48 hrs of medical management of obstruction
• Complications such as volvulus, intussusception or intestinal perforation
• Acute appendicitis
• Worms trapped in ducts
• Liver invasion by worms