Retrospective Analysis of Echinococcosis in an Endemic Region of Turkey, a Review of 193 Cases
Background: The hydatidosis is endemic in our region. Some of the recent studies revealed that hydatid cyst prevalence is decreasing gradually in Turkey. The aim of this study was to investigate the actual prevalence of hydatidosis in an endemic region of Turkey, and to share our experiences in the...
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| author | S Gulsun B Cakabay M Nail Kandemır S Aslan B Atalay N Sogutcu O Satıcı M Kangın |
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| description | Background: The hydatidosis is endemic in our region. Some of the recent studies revealed that hydatid cyst prevalence is decreasing gradually in Turkey. The aim of this study was to investigate the actual prevalence of hydatidosis in an endemic region of Turkey, and to share our experiences in the medical and surgical management of hydatidosis.
Methods: Data were collected retrospectively from the records of 193 patients who had a diagnosis of hydatidosis, and admitted to Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital. Imaging techniques, histology and serology were used for diagnosis.
Results: From records of 772 cystic patients whose cysts were localized in the lung and liver, 193 (25%) of them were diagnosed with cyst hydatidosis. Lung hydatidosis was found statistically significant among these cases (Chi-square=24.88, P< 0.0001). Postoperative recurrence was detected in seven (3.62%) patients. All postoperative recurrences were observed in the consequent three years period.
Conclusion: The prevalence of hydatidosis is still high in southeast Turkey and not only in children but also in adult cases in our region lung hydatidosis is frequent corresponding with other organ hydatidosis. We also found that the most risky period in recurrence rates is the consequent post-operative three years. According to our experiences, transthoracic approach in lung hydatidosis, external drainage, and cystectomy in liver hydatidosis is safe and effective choices in surgical treatment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-943cadcef42746feba0041e76e2424942022-12-22T04:07:10ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Parasitology1735-70202008-238X2010-09-0153Retrospective Analysis of Echinococcosis in an Endemic Region of Turkey, a Review of 193 CasesS Gulsun0B Cakabay1M Nail Kandemır2S Aslan3B Atalay4N Sogutcu5O Satıcı6M Kangın7Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital, Diyarbakir, TurkeyDepartment of General Surgery, Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital, Diyarbakir, TurkeyDepartment of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital, Diyarbakir, TurkeyDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital, Diyarbakir, TurkeyDepartment of Radiology, Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital, Diyarbakir, TurkeyDepartment of Pathology, Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital, Diyarbakir, TurkeyDepartment of Statistics, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, TurkeyDepartment of Pediatrics, Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital, Diyarbakir, TurkeyBackground: The hydatidosis is endemic in our region. Some of the recent studies revealed that hydatid cyst prevalence is decreasing gradually in Turkey. The aim of this study was to investigate the actual prevalence of hydatidosis in an endemic region of Turkey, and to share our experiences in the medical and surgical management of hydatidosis. Methods: Data were collected retrospectively from the records of 193 patients who had a diagnosis of hydatidosis, and admitted to Diyarbakir Education and Research Hospital. Imaging techniques, histology and serology were used for diagnosis. Results: From records of 772 cystic patients whose cysts were localized in the lung and liver, 193 (25%) of them were diagnosed with cyst hydatidosis. Lung hydatidosis was found statistically significant among these cases (Chi-square=24.88, P< 0.0001). Postoperative recurrence was detected in seven (3.62%) patients. All postoperative recurrences were observed in the consequent three years period. Conclusion: The prevalence of hydatidosis is still high in southeast Turkey and not only in children but also in adult cases in our region lung hydatidosis is frequent corresponding with other organ hydatidosis. We also found that the most risky period in recurrence rates is the consequent post-operative three years. According to our experiences, transthoracic approach in lung hydatidosis, external drainage, and cystectomy in liver hydatidosis is safe and effective choices in surgical treatment.https://ijpa.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijpa/article/view/142EchinococcosisLungLiverTurkey |
| spellingShingle | S Gulsun B Cakabay M Nail Kandemır S Aslan B Atalay N Sogutcu O Satıcı M Kangın Retrospective Analysis of Echinococcosis in an Endemic Region of Turkey, a Review of 193 Cases Iranian Journal of Parasitology Echinococcosis Lung Liver Turkey |
| title | Retrospective Analysis of Echinococcosis in an Endemic Region of Turkey, a Review of 193 Cases |
| title_full | Retrospective Analysis of Echinococcosis in an Endemic Region of Turkey, a Review of 193 Cases |
| title_fullStr | Retrospective Analysis of Echinococcosis in an Endemic Region of Turkey, a Review of 193 Cases |
| title_full_unstemmed | Retrospective Analysis of Echinococcosis in an Endemic Region of Turkey, a Review of 193 Cases |
| title_short | Retrospective Analysis of Echinococcosis in an Endemic Region of Turkey, a Review of 193 Cases |
| title_sort | retrospective analysis of echinococcosis in an endemic region of turkey a review of 193 cases |
| topic | Echinococcosis Lung Liver Turkey |
| url | https://ijpa.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijpa/article/view/142 |
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