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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2014; 20(2): 598-602
Published online Jan 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i2.598
Intestinal anisakiasis treated successfully with conservative therapy: Importance of clinical diagnosis
Santosh Shrestha, Akiko Kisino, Makoto Watanabe, Hiroshi Itsukaichi, Kazumitsu Hamasuna, Giichiro Ohno, Atsushi Tsugu
Santosh Shrestha, Akiko Kisino, Makoto Watanabe, Hiroshi Itsukaichi, Kazumitsu Hamasuna, Giichiro Ohno, Atsushi Tsugu, Department of Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, Tokatsu Hospital, Chiba 270-0174, Japan
Author contributions: All authors contributed to this work.
Correspondence to: Dr. Santosh Shrestha, Department of Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, Tokatsu Hospital, Simohanawa-409, Nagareyama-shi, Chiba 270-0174, Japan. kanchha25@hotmail.com
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Received: August 21, 2013
Revised: November 2, 2013
Accepted: November 12, 2013
Published online: January 14, 2014
Core Tip

Core tip: We conclude that a correct clinical history and imaging interpretation will enable us to diagnose intestinal anisakiasis correctly and successfully manage patients with conservative measures, avoiding unnecessary surgery.