2021
DOI: 10.4103/ua.ua_185_20
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Myiasis (maggots) around nephrostomy tube

Abstract: Myiasis is caused by the presence of dipterous larvae in humans and animals. It is usually associated with poor hygienic conditions. A urologist rarely comes across myiasis. We report a case of myiasis around a recently placed nephrostomy tube. A 55-year-old male farmer from a rural area underwent right percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The procedure was terminated because of bradycardia and arrhythmia. There were residual calculi. A nephrostomy was kept. His relook nephroscopy was planned, but he was not willing.… Show more

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“…Another essential risk factor are exposed lesions. 5 Myiasis at the PTBD site is rare. In fear of displacing the PTBD catheter, our patient had not taken a bath.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Another essential risk factor are exposed lesions. 5 Myiasis at the PTBD site is rare. In fear of displacing the PTBD catheter, our patient had not taken a bath.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In our case, the maggots disappeared after three applica-tions of turpentine oil and oral and local application of ivermectin. 5…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%