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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

Surgical intervention is not usually recommended for the management of schistosomiasis but may be indicated to treat associated complications. Surgery does not treat or eradicate Schistosoma infection. Surgical options include portacaval shunting, ligations of esophageal varices, and surgical removal of genitourinary granulomatous masses.

Surgery

Surgical intervention is not usually recommended for the management of schistosomiasis but may be indicated to treat associated complications. Surgery does not treat or eradicate Schistosoma infection. Surgical options include:

• Portacaval shunting
• Ligations of esophageal varices
• Removal of genitourinary granulomatous masses.