Evaluation of non-surgical methods in treatment of pediatric liver cyst hydatid

Abstract

Aim: Hydatid cyst is a zoonotic infestation caused by helminthes of the Echinococcus genus and humans are intermediate hostsinfected with the contaminated fresh food or water. The cases in Turkey are confined to Eastern Anatolia region. Evaluating theprevalence, symptoms and signs of hydatid cysts along with the treatment procedures and response in pediatric cases are vital forbetter diagnostic and treatment approaches in children.Material and Methods: The study was conducted retrospectively with a total of 27 children diagnosed with hydatid cyst admitted toResearch and Education Hospital of Kafkas University Medical School, Turkey in 2016 and 2019.Results: The mean age of 27 cases reported here was 11.59±4.95. Liver involvement was observed in all of patients reported hereand all patients were seropositive. Ten patients underwent Puncture Aspiration Injection Re-aspiration procedure and 17 patientsdid not undergo. After the Puncture Aspiration Injection Re-aspiration treatment, there was an improvement in all patients for themarker levels.Conclusion: We think that Puncture Aspiration Injection Re-aspiration is superior to non-surgical medical treatment in pediatricpatients.