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An unusual cause of haemobilia: biliary ascariasis

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A case of haemobilia following biliary ascariasis is presented. Angiography confirmed an aneurysm of the left hepatic artery, which was successfully embolised. The patient made an uneventful recovery.

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  1. Department of Radiology, University of Natal Medical School, PO Box 17039, Congella 4013, Durban, South Africa, , , , , , ZA

    P. Corr & Jan Smit

  2. Department of Paediatric Surgery, University of Natal Medical School, Durban, South Africa, , , , , , ZA

    G. Larry Hadley

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Received: 12 February 1996 Accepted: 9 March 1996

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Corr, P., Smit, J. & Hadley, G. An unusual cause of haemobilia: biliary ascariasis. Pediatric Radiology 27, 348–349 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002470050148

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