Post operative follow up of hydatid cyst in liver

Abstract

Background: Hydatid Disease (HD) still remains an important health problem in developing countries. In this study we evaluated the clinical features, management and outcome of patients with complicated liver (HD) &follow up. Methods: In a retrospective study, we reviewed the records of patients with liver (HD) Number of cysts, location, signs and symptoms, operative procedures, postoperative complications, and hospital stay were collected. Results: A total of 40 patients were operated for liver (HD). Patients 6 were males and 34 were females. The most common presentations were abdominal pain, fever. During the period, the most affected population was predominantly young and adult age group 41-50 &51-60 years old. More affected in low socioeconomic status, in rural area 30 cases, in urban area 10 cases, where the possibilities of contamination in this area is&development of this pathology is higher. Females more affected more than male also more affected in vegetarian diet (65%), mixeddiet (35%). Conclusion: post-operative liver hydatid cysts show different manifestations and surgical management is difficult. Although postoperative complications are high, they can be managed successfully with favorable results