Study of operated hydatid cysts cases in three medical centers of Babol Medical University during 1991-96

Objective: Hydatidosis is one of the most prevalent zoonoses in Iran. Because there is no effective medical therapy, surgery remains the principal mode of treatment. Methods: In this retrospective study, 24 patients were operated for hydatid disease between March 1991 and March 1996 in three medical...

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Autor principal: S Ghaffari
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Publicado: Babol University of Medical Sciences 1999
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Sumario:Objective: Hydatidosis is one of the most prevalent zoonoses in Iran. Because there is no effective medical therapy, surgery remains the principal mode of treatment. Methods: In this retrospective study, 24 patients were operated for hydatid disease between March 1991 and March 1996 in three medical centers of Babol University of Medical Sciences, and the results were analyzed. Findings: 117 cases (70.8%) were operated in Shahid Beheshti hospital. There were 12 men (50%) and 12 women (50%). Most patients (33.3%) were in 41-60 years age group. 16 cases (66.6%) were from rural areas. The results indicated that the highest percentage of infection was among the housewives (37.5%). Liver was the most affected organ (41.6%). A case of bilateral hydatid lung disease is reported. Conclusion: In conclusion, local as well as national programs, community participation, health education, epidemiological and serological studies especially in high risk groups are necessary for hydatidosis control.