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[Peritoneal hydatid cysts. Apropos of 12 cases]
O el Mansari1, A Zentar, K Sair
1Service de chirurgie viscérale et vasculaire, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohammed V, Rabat, Maroc.
Annales De Chirurgie
|July 20, 2000
Summary
Peritoneal hydatidosis is often secondary to liver disease, diagnosed via ultrasound, and successfully treated with surgery. Most patients recover well, with a low recurrence rate observed after 38 months.
Area of Science:
- Medical Parasitology
- Abdominal Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Peritoneal hydatidosis is a rare condition, often secondary to other hydatid disease.
- Understanding its presentation and management is crucial for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on 12 cases of peritoneal hydatidosis.
- To analyze diagnostic methods and treatment outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 12 patients (4 male, 8 female) with peritoneal hydatidosis.
- Diagnosis primarily by ultrasonography (7/10 cases).
- Surgical treatment with cyst sterilization and resection; adjuvant albendazole used in some cases.
Main Results:
- 11 out of 12 cases were secondary peritoneal hydatidosis.
- Most patients presented with pain and/or fever (9/12).
- All patients underwent surgery; 5 experienced postoperative complications, all with favorable outcomes. One recurrence in a liver cyst was noted during a 38-month follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Peritoneal hydatidosis is frequently secondary, often linked to liver hydatidosis.
- Ultrasonography is a key diagnostic tool.
- Surgical intervention is effective, with a low recurrence rate and manageable complications.