What is a Hydatid Cyst?
A disease caused by the parasite E. granulosus, forming cysts in various organs.
Most commonly affects the liver and lungs.
More frequent in rural areas with livestock and in people who interact with stray dogs.
Treatment Options
Medication: Albendazole; mainly for patients unsuitable for surgery or to reduce recurrence.
Surgery: Removal of cysts; the most effective treatment and improves patient comfort.
Why Surgery is Needed
Cysts grow and may spread to other organs (liver, kidney, brain).
Can cause serious complications such as breathing difficulties, bile duct obstruction, or brain pressure.
Surgical Techniques
Open Surgery: Chest opened between the 5th–6th ribs; cysts carefully removed to prevent spillage into the thoracic cavity.
Closed / Endoscopic Surgery: Uses 5–10 mm cameras; minimally invasive, requires advanced experience, better postoperative comfort.
Surgery Risks
Relation to other organs, size, ruptured or intact cyst
Patient’s age and overall health
Postoperative air leak, infection, prolonged drainage
Hospital Stay
Average 3–4 days
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