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[Pulmonary hydatidosis in the child (author's transl)]

J Deus Fombellida, R Lozano

    Journal De Chirurgie
    |April 1, 1979
    PubMed

    Insights

    Pulmonary hydatidosis accounts for 22% of general surgery cases, with infantile cases at 4.9%. Cyst type influences post-operative complications, morbidity (4.7%), and mortality (0.9%).

    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Surgery
    • Parasitology

    Background:

    • Pulmonary hydatidosis represents a significant portion of general surgery caseloads.
    • Infantile hydatidosis constitutes 4.9% of these cases, totaling 98 pediatric patients.
    • Understanding cyst characteristics is crucial for effective management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present an anatomico-pathological classification for pulmonary hydatid cysts.
    • To compare infantile and adult hydatidosis characteristics and outcomes.
    • To analyze complications and outcomes associated with various hydatid disease treatments since 1952.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of an anatomico-pathological cyst classification system.
    • Comparative analysis of pediatric versus adult pulmonary hydatidosis.
    • Review of treatment modalities and associated post-operative complications since 1952.

    Main Results:

    • Pulmonary hydatidosis comprises 22% of general surgery cases.
    • Infantile cases represent 4.9% (98 cases) of the total.
    • Post-operative morbidity was 4.7% and mortality was 0.9%, correlated with cyst type.

    Conclusions:

    • The anatomico-pathological classification aids in understanding hydatid cyst behavior.
    • Treatment outcomes, including morbidity and mortality, are directly linked to the specific cyst classification.
    • This study provides valuable insights into managing pulmonary hydatidosis, particularly in pediatric populations.

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