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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Автори: Chandrasekar Coonoor R, Neelapala Venkata SS, Grimer Robert J
Формат: Стаття
Мова:English
Опубліковано: BMC 2010-03-01
Серія:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Онлайн доступ:http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/17
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Резюме:<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>
ISSN:1749-799X