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Hypertonic saline in hydatid disease.

C Kayaalp1, M Balkan, C Aydin

  • 1Department of Surgery, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik 06130, Ankara, Turkey. cuneytkayaalp@hotmail.com

World Journal of Surgery
|September 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Hypertonic saline has limited scolicidal effects at low concentrations. Higher concentrations increase adverse effects, making it unsuitable for intra-abdominal hydatid disease irrigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Medical Chemistry

Background:

  • Hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, poses significant surgical challenges.
  • Intraperitoneal spillage during surgery can lead to disease recurrence.
  • Effective scolicidal agents are crucial for preventing peritoneal seeding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the scolicidal efficacy of various hypertonic saline concentrations and exposure times.
  • To assess the safety and effectiveness of hypertonic saline for abdominal irrigation in cases of perforated hydatid disease.

Main Methods:

  • In vitro testing of saline solutions (0.09%–30%) against Echinococcus granulosus sediment.
  • In vivo study using Sprague-Dawley rats for abdominal irrigation with hypertonic saline.

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  • Biochemical analysis and mortality assessment in animal models.

    • Main Results:

    • Low concentrations (≤6.5%) of saline showed limited scolicidal effects.
    • Higher concentrations (≥10%) demonstrated rapid scolicidal activity, but with significant adverse effects.
    • Hypertonic saline irrigation in rats led to increased mortality and electrolyte imbalances, with no benefit from prophylactic measures.

    Conclusions:

    • Hypertonic saline's scolicidal effect is concentration-dependent, with higher concentrations causing significant toxicity.
    • Peritoneal irrigation with hypertonic saline is not recommended for intra-abdominal perforated hydatid disease.
    • Hypertonic saline is not a suitable agent for preventing hydatid disease recurrence.