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Screw-worm myiasis of prolapsed rectum

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Abstract

Background

Wound myiasis in the Indian subcontinent is most commonly caused by old world screw-worm (Chrysomya bezziana).

Case Report and management

A 4-yearold malnourished girl presented with full thickness rectal prolapse following acute diarrhea with a large wound and screwworm myiasis of the rectum. Turpentine oil was applied to immobilize the maggots followed by manual extraction. Prolapse was successfully treated by manual reduction followed by strapping of the buttocks.

Outcome

Child was thriving well and gained 2 kg weight in follow up after two weeks.

Message

Parents should be educated about taking care of prolapsed rectum.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, RD Gardi Medical College, Surasa, 456010, Ujjain, India

    Sunil Rathi, Ashish Pathak & Poonam Singh

  2. Department of Surgery, RD Gardi Medical College, Surasa, Ujjain, India

    Kailash Pednekar

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Rathi, S., Pednekar, K., Pathak, A. et al. Screw-worm myiasis of prolapsed rectum. Indian Pediatr 51, 53–54 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-014-0312-4

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