Ascaris lumbricoides causing peritonitis with multiple intestinal perforations: A case report.

Abstract Introduction: Ascaris lumbricoides are still a burden in developing countries especially in Haiti. The lack of hygiene measures leads to an increase in morbidity and mortality due to parasitic infections. They lead to some serious complications, including bowel obstruction and peritonitis. Case presentation: We present a case of a girl (4 years old) from Haiti. She was admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain and a mass in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen and some worms were palpate at the rectal exam. During the surgical procedure, a large number of alive worms and ileum's perforation holes were revealed. Ileo-ileal anastomosis end to end was performed. After appropriate surgical and post-operative treatment, the girl fully recovered. Conclusion: In developing countries like Haiti, ascariasis should be kept in mind as a possible etiology of peritonitis in infants.