Traumatic rupture of hepatic hydatid cyst

Hydatid disease is endemic in some areas of the world. It is located mostly in the liver. The cysts rupture is possible after a trauma, or spontaneously by the increase of intracystic pressure. Rupture of the hydatid cyst requires urgent surgical intervention. We report our experience in treatment o...

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Published in:Il Giornale di chirurgia 2010-08, Vol.31 (8-9), p.401-403
Main Authors: Martino, A, Rampone, B, Schiavone, B, Viviano, C, Cuomo, O, Iovine, L, Sacco, M, Maharajan, G, Confuorto, G
Format: Article
Language:Italian
Subjects:
Abdominal Injuries - complications
Adult
Animals
Anticestodal Agents - therapeutic use
Echinococcosis, Hepatic - complications
Echinococcosis, Hepatic - diagnosis
Echinococcosis, Hepatic - drug therapy
Echinococcosis, Hepatic - surgery
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Liver - injuries
Male
Rupture - etiology
Rupture - surgery
Treatment Outcome
Wounds, Nonpenetrating - complications
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Summary:Hydatid disease is endemic in some areas of the world. It is located mostly in the liver. The cysts rupture is possible after a trauma, or spontaneously by the increase of intracystic pressure. Rupture of the hydatid cyst requires urgent surgical intervention. We report our experience in treatment of traumatic rupture of hepatic hydatid cyst.
ISSN:0391-9005