Evaluation of bioactive potential of an Aloe vera sterol extract.

We prepared a crude gel material from Aloe vera succulent leaf tissues. The ethanolic extract of lyophilized A. vera gel was used for the GC-MS analysis.

Surgical complications of Ascaris lumbricoides in children.

Aim: To report the surgical complications of Ascaris lumbricoides infestation in children.

Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective study and cases of intestinal ascariasis managed conservatively were excluded.

Results: Sixteen children presented with Ascariasis sequelae, which included ileal volvulus (n=5), perforations (n=4), intussusception (n=1), biliary ascariasis (n-1) and impacted multiple worm boluses (n=5).