HYDATID CYST IN CHILDREN-15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.

Autor: Fuicu, P., Popoiu, C. M., Babeu, N., Iacob, E. R., Boia, E. S.
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Zdroj: Jurnalul Pediatrului; Jul-Dec2019, Issue 87-88, p62-69, 8p
Abstrakt: Hydatid cyst is the most prevalent disease with potential transmission from animal to humans. Its prevalence is estimated at 3.1/100,000 children in the western part of our country. We present the results of a retrospective study over a period of 15 years (2000-2014) which includes 69 patients. The aim is to present our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of hydatid disease. The peak of incidence is in the 12-15 years old age group (46.6%) with a mean age of 10.4 years, the sex ratio girls / boys was 1.5. All the patients received classic surgical treatment. Lagrot procedure was used in of 81.6% of cases and followed, by oral Albendazole 10 mg / kg for 2 weeks - 3 months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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