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Hydatidosis in childhood

M S Slim, S R Akel

    Progress in Pediatric Surgery
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study reports on 45 children treated for parasitic cysts, primarily affecting the lungs and liver. Surgical interventions were common, with endocystectomy being the preferred method, and a mortality rate of 6.7% was observed.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Parasitology
    • Tropical Medicine

    Background:

    • Parasitic cysts pose a significant challenge in pediatric care, often affecting multiple organs.
    • Surgical management is frequently required, necessitating specialized approaches.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on a series of pediatric cases of parasitic cysts treated over a 20-year period.
    • To analyze organ involvement, treatment modalities, diagnostic accuracy, and outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 45 pediatric patients (ages 3-15) treated between 1959-1978.
    • Review of surgical procedures, diagnostic test results (CF, IHA), and complications.
    • Evaluation of surgical techniques including endocystectomy, marsupialization, lobectomy, transdiaphragmatic approach, and selective endobronchial intubation.

    Main Results:

    • Lungs (67%) and liver (40%) were the most commonly affected organs; 20% had multiple organ involvement.
    • 64 surgical procedures were performed; endocystectomy was the primary surgical approach.
    • A 6.7% mortality rate was recorded; diagnostic errors occurred in 11% of cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Endocystectomy is the procedure of choice for parasitic cysts in children.
    • Specific surgical techniques and agents like aqueous cetrimide solution can improve outcomes.
    • Further methods to reduce complications and mortality are essential.

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