Revision hip replacement for recurrent Hydatid disease of the pelvis: a case report and review of the literature
<p>Abstract</p> <p>A case of a large recurrent hydatid cyst involving the right ilium and right hip treated with excision of the cyst, Total hip replacement and revision of the acetabular component with a Tripolar articulation for cyst recurrence and acetabular component loosening...
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| Format: | Article |
| Jezik: | English |
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BMC
2010-03-01
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| Serija: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
| Online dostop: | http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/17 |
| Izvleček: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>A case of a large recurrent hydatid cyst involving the right ilium and right hip treated with excision of the cyst, Total hip replacement and revision of the acetabular component with a Tripolar articulation for cyst recurrence and acetabular component loosening is presented along with a review of the relevant literature. To our knowledge there is no reported case of Total Hip replacement and revision for hydatid disease involving the bony pelvis.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1749-799X |