Taenia saginata infection: A rare case of jejunal perforations from Ethiopia: A case report

The case report emphasizes the importance of Taenia saginata as a differential diagnosis for intestinal perforation, particularly in endemic regions, and suggests clinical suspicion of taeniasis as a possible cause. Rapid resuscitation and source control are crucial for sepsis patients. The qSOFA scoring system can predict death risk, with a 3 score indicating higher mortality.

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International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
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2025-01-27
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.110974
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Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
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Taenia saginata infection: A rare case of jejunal perforations from Ethiopia: A case report

Engida Abebe Gelan, Daniel Getaw Mengiste, Solomon Fekadu Yehualawork, Lohide Daniel Lopura
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
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Taenia saginata infection: A rare case of jejunal perforations from Ethiopia: A case report

Engida Abebe Gelan, Daniel Getaw Mengiste, Solomon Fekadu Yehualawork, Lohide Daniel Lopura
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Abstract

The case report emphasizes the importance of Taenia saginata as a differential diagnosis for intestinal perforation, particularly in endemic regions, and suggests clinical suspicion of taeniasis as a possible cause. Rapid resuscitation and source control are crucial for sepsis patients. The qSOFA scoring system can predict death risk, with a 3 score indicating higher mortality.

International Journal of Surgery Case ReportsVol. 127(C)
St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (ET)
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