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This case report details a 12-year-old boy in Laos who suffered from obstructive biliary ascariasis, leading to complications such as cholangitis and hepatic abscesses. The diagnosis was confirmed through ultrasound, revealing adult Ascaris worms in the gallbladder and common bile duct, and the patient required prolonged antibiotic treatment. The report emphasizes the severe complications associated with Ascaris infections and includes a video demonstrating the ultrasound findings.

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dr.afiqmaslan

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