Although the main cause of appendicitis is unclear, infection with Enterobius vermicularis is
suggested as a neglected risk factor. Since, there is no comprehensive analysis to estimate …

Introduction Enterobius vermicularis is known to be associated with appendicitis, however a
causal relationship between Enterobius and appendicitis has not been established. The aim …

Background: This study identifies the incidence of appendiceal Enterobius vermicularis (Ev)
infestation in all the patients undergoing appendectomy and evaluates the relationship …

Objective: Parasites and plant seeds may both be found in appendectomy specimens. Each
plant seed has a different appearance and can thus exhibit wide variations under the …

Background: Intestinal E. vermicularis worm infection is asymptomatic and endemic in Iraq,
but it can cause appendicitis; symptoms vary depending on the stage of the gastrointestinal …

Introduction All organs of any organism can be affected by helminths. They can be seen in a
broad spectrum, from simple infestations to extensive, life-threatening involvement …

Acute appendicitis is the most common intra-abdominal pathology that requires emergency
surgery in general surgery clinics. The aetiology of acute appendicitis includes both …

Objective: This study aimed to assess the relationship between Enterobius vermicularis and
appendicitis by determining the frequency of E. vermicularis in appendectomy specimens …

In order to reduce unnecessary laparotomies or overlooked cases of acute appendicitis
(AA), a prospective clinical and biochemical study was conducted on 67 patients operated …

Obstruction of the appendiceal orifice is well established as a potential cause of
appendicitis. However, it remains debated as to if appendiceal orifice obstruction secondary …