Observational analysis highlights anisakiosis role in acute abdomen among patients, suggesting dietary history is crucial for diagnosis.
The expansión of the consumición of raw or undercooked seafood has driven the increase in gastrointestinal anisakiosis in humans. Approximately 20,000 cases of this disease are detected annually worldwide. Of all patients with anisakiosis, 7% undergo surgical treatment for acute abdomen. Unfortunately, this is the case after surgical examination for diagnostic purposes, given the limited information provided by imaging tests and the difficulties in interpreting serological tests due to cross-reactions with other helminths. Therefore, the objective of this article is to highlight the role of Anisakis spp. in the genesis of acute abdomen, as well as the importance of dietary history and epidemiological behavior as necessary elements to guide the diagnosis.
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Gilberto Bastidas (2025) studied this question.
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