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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Eduardo A. Vega, Omid Salehi, Claudius Conrad
Summary: Compared to open resection, laparoscopic surgery can reduce postoperative complications and completely remove the cyst. However, the risk of intraoperative cyst rupture is a valid concern. This study demonstrates a structured approach to laparoscopic pericystectomy.
JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Ishu Bishnoi, Deepashu Sachdeva, Bhagya Mujal, Sunil Sorout, Ruhani Arora, Pradhaman Singh
Summary: This report presents a rare case of extensively involved hydatid cyst from cervical spine to brachial plexus. Surgical planning and medical management are equally important, and long-term use of albendazole can prevent recurrence.
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Parasitology
Ali Vahidirad, Mostafa Mansouri, Ali Shamshirian, Fariba Berenji, Mohammad Reza Motie
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of 2 weeks preoperative albendazole treatment in decreasing the viability of hepatic hydatid cysts. The results showed that the decrease in viability was not statistically significant, suggesting that a longer duration of medical treatment before surgery may be more optimal.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Atef Mejri, Khaoula Arfaoui, Ahmed Omry, Jasser Yaakoubi, Mohammed Ali Mseddi, Jasser Rchidi, Sarra Saad, Mohammed Marouen Ellouze
Summary: Hepatic hydatid cyst rupture into the abdominal cavity is a life-threatening condition that requires urgent and multidisciplinary management. Patients who underwent emergency laparotomy with unroofing procedure and peritoneal lavage showed good postoperative outcomes, with no reported cases of recurrence during follow-up.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Davide De Biase, Francesco Prisco, Paola Pepe, Antonio Bosco, Giuseppe Piegari, Ilaria d'Aquino, Valeria Russo, Serenella Papparella, Maria Paola Maurelli, Laura Rinaldi, Orlando Paciello
Summary: This study examined the inflammatory phenotype of sheep livers infected with cystic echinococcosis through macroscopic assessment, histopathological analysis, and molecular analysis. The livers were classified into three groups: normal liver, liver with fertile hydatid cysts, and liver with sterile hydatid cysts. The results showed that macrophages play a predominant role in the immune response to cystic echinococcosis, with a dominance of Th2 immunity and an immunomodulatory role of IL-10 and TGF-beta.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Virandera Pal Bhalla, Souvik Paul, Ernst Klar
Summary: Hydatid disease, caused by a tapeworm, remains a significant global health problem. Diagnosis is straightforward, but treatment can be complicated. The addition of albendazole to treatment protocols is important, but there is still no consensus on the duration of its use.
Article
Pediatrics
Kerkeni Yosra, Habachi Ghada, Aziza Bochra, Thamri Fatma, Jlidi Said, Jouini Riadh
Summary: The study aimed to identify the predictive factors of liver hydatid cyst recurrence following surgery in children and establish a treatment regimen for prevention. The study found that intimate contact of the hydatid cyst with the large vessels and the presence of an intraperitoneal effusion were independent risk factors for recurrence.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nicholas van Zijl, Jacques T. Janson, Riegardt Wagenaar, Johan Koen
Summary: This is a rare case of mediastinal hydatid disease with pseudoaneurysm formation, successfully treated with surgical removal of multiple daughter cysts and primary repair of the aorta.
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
(2021)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Okan Akhan
Summary: The percutaneous treatment options for liver hydatid cysts (CE) include PAIR, standard catheterization, and modified catheterization technique (MoCaT). Recent studies have shown that PAIR and standard catheterization are effective and safe for treating CE1 and CE3a cysts, while MoCaT is an option for CE2 and CE3b cysts.
CURRENT OPINION IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hezborn M. Magacha, Venkata Vedantam, Neethu Vedantam, Ashwin Jagadish
Summary: Hydatid cyst of the liver is a rare zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus in the United States. It is mainly found in immigrants from endemic regions. Differential diagnoses include pyogenic or amebic abscesses, as well as other benign or malignant lesions. We present a case of a 47-year-old woman who was initially misdiagnosed with a liver abscess but was later confirmed to have a hydatid cyst of the liver. The patient was successfully treated and had no further complications during follow-up.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Waad Farhat, Houssem Ammar, Arib Rguez, Fathia Harrabi, Mohamed Amine Said, Linda Ghabry, Rahul Gupta, Asma Ben Cheikh, Hela Ghali, Mohamed Ben Rajeb, Mohamed Ben Mabrouk, Ali Ben Ali
Summary: This study compares the outcomes of radical surgery (RS) and conservative surgery (CS) for the management of liver hydatid cysts (LHC), and finds that RS is associated with fewer postoperative complications and lower recurrence rate.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Sultan Abdulwadoud Alshoabi, Abdulaziz H. Alkalady, Khaled M. Almas, Abdullatif O. Magram, Ali K. Algaberi, Amal A. Alareqi, Abdullgabbar M. Hamid, Fahad H. Alhazmi, Abdulaziz A. Qurashi, Osamah M. Abdulaal, Khalid M. Aloufi, Walaa M. Alsharif, Kamal D. Alsultan, Awatif M. Omer, Awadia Gareeballah
Summary: Hydatid cysts, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, are commonly transmitted from animals to humans through the fecal-oral route. They primarily affect the liver (75%) and lung (15%), and can impact various organs. Medical imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosis, with ultrasound being the preferred method for differentiation and evaluation. CT and MRI are used in cases where ultrasound is unsuitable, providing additional information such as calcification and biliary communication, or neural involvement and cyst wall defects, respectively.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yener Aydin, Ali Bilal Ulas, Ilker Ince, Asli Kalin, Fatma Kesmez Can, Betul Gundogdu, Kamber Kasali, Bugra Kerget, Yasemin Ogul, Atilla Eroglu
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the efficacy and complications of albendazole prophylaxis after surgery in 153 patients with pulmonary hydatid cysts. The results showed that albendazole treatment after surgery effectively prevented complications without causing serious adverse effects.
INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Wan Chul Kim, Jae Uk Shin, Su Sin Jin
Summary: Hydatid cysts are caused by larval tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus, primarily found in developing countries. A correct early diagnosis based on typical image findings is crucial for early treatment, as surgical resection combined with albendazole is an effective treatment with low recurrence rates for hepatic hydatid cysts.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Mehnaz Gul, Iman Younis, Balamurugan Rathinavelu, Najla Saleh Ben Ghashir, Ravi Kanth Seeli, Rabih Hatem Chahine, Muhieddine Abdul Fatah Seoud
Summary: Human hydatidosis is a rare parasitic infection that mainly affects the liver and lungs. Infected individuals often remain asymptomatic for years. There is no consensus on the management of this disease during pregnancy.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)