Cystic echinococcosis (CE), also known as hydatid cyst, is a zoonosis caused by the
tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. It is a common health problem in many countries. This …

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonosis caused by the larval stage of the dog tapeworm
Echinococcus granulosus. Liver and lungs are the most commonly affected organs whereas …

Aim We analyzed the outcomes and effectiveness of surgical treatments and clinical
manifestations of splenic hydatid cysts. Patients and Methods Between 2000 and 2011, we …

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus. Splenic
involvement is rare even in endemic areas. The aim of this study is to specify epidemiologic …

Objective This study evaluated two surgical procedures, total splenectomy and spleen-
preserving surgery, for the treatment of spleen cystic echinococcosis (CE). Methods A total of …

Even in countries where it is considered endemic, splenic hydatid cyst is a very rare disease
in childhood. Partial or total splenectomy has generally been the treatment of choice for this …

Hydatid disease is a severe zoonosis, exerting a high economic and social impact through
its numerous complications, leading to disabilities, even death. Because of technical …

Aim: Discuss the different modalities of surgical treatment of splenic hydatid cyst and
outcomes after treatment. Patients and Methods: Retrospectively, 14 patients were operated …

Hydatid cyst disease is a zoonotic infection with Echinococcus sp as the causative agent.
Man is an accidental dead end host. It can affect any organ of body most common being the …

As benign, non-traumatic, splenic diseases are extremely rare, the practicing surgeon very
occasionally deals with patients suffering from such conditions. A number of these diseases …