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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 with medical therapy, but surgery is indicated when medical management fails or complications arise.[1]

Surgery

Indications

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

Management of intestinal obstruction

Intestinal obstruction due to strongyloidiasis should be managed conservatively by:

References

  1. Segarra-Newnham M (2007). "Manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis infection". Ann Pharmacother. 41 (12): 1992–2001. doi:10.1345/aph.1K302. PMID 17940124.

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