Indian Pediatrics 2014-Jan
Screw-worm myiasis of prolapsed rectum.
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BACKGROUND
Wound myiasis in the Indian subcontinent is most commonly caused by old world screw-worm (Chrysomya bezziana).
UNASSIGNED
A 4-year-old 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.
RESULTS
Child was thriving well and gained 2 kg weight in follow up after two weeks.
CONCLUSIONS
Parents should be educated about taking care of prolapsed rectum.
