ABSTRACT
Taenia saginata infection is caused by the bovine tapeworm and can be the cause of emergency surgical conditions. We report one case of small bowel obstruction leading to necrosis and another case of large bowel obstruction and volvulus due to an impacted tapeworm. The diagnosis of these rare circumstances is usually made intraoperatively.
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Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic/complications , Intestinal Obstruction/parasitology , Taeniasis/complications , Adult , Aged , Fatal Outcome , Humans , Ileal Diseases/parasitology , Ileocecal Valve/parasitology , Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic/diagnosis , Male , Sigmoid Diseases/parasitology , Taeniasis/diagnosisABSTRACT
Isolated fractures of the first rib are uncommon. They are caused by major blunt trauma, a violent muscular pull, or fatigue. Diagnosis is usually made by chest radiography and computed tomography. Angiography is justified when certain criteria are met. Treatment is rest and mild analgesia. Early and late complications have been reported and are treated accordingly. The purpose of this article is to report a case of first rib stress fracture in a kick boxer and review the pertinent literature.
