Traumatic rupture of hydatid cysts |
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Authors: | Shlomo Leviav Dov Weissberg |
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Affiliation: | From the Department of Surgery, Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, and E. Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel |
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Abstract: | ObjectiveTo stress the relation between rupture of hydatid cysts and trauma.DesignA case series.SettingA university-affiliated hospital for emergency medicine.PatientsFour college students who suffered traumatic rupture of hydatid cysts. All injuries were sustained during sporting activities.InterventionsResection or unroofing of the cysts with careful removal of all hydatid elements, and suture-plication of the residual liver cavities.ResultsThe ruptured cysts were located in the liver, spleen and splenic flexure of the colon. At exploration, additional hydatid cysts were found, usually in the liver. Treatment resulted in complete recovery in all patients.ConclusionsTraumatic rupture of hydatid cysts related to sporting activities may be commoner than indicated by the rarity of reports. Increased awareness of this possibility in areas where hydatid disease is endemic is encouraged. |
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