Pediatric Cystic Echinococcosis in Northern Jordan: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Features, Imaging Findings, and Surgical Results from a Single Institution - Summary - MDSpire
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Pediatric Cystic Echinococcosis in Northern Jordan: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Features, Imaging Findings, and Surgical Results from a Single Institution
To analyze the clinical profile, imaging pathways, management patterns, and outcomes of pediatric cystic echinococcosis cases in Northern Jordan.
Key Findings:
Mean age of patients was 9.3 years, with 56% female and 76% having domestic animal contact.
Liver involvement was most common (56%), followed by lung (39%), with 90% having single-organ disease.
Type III cysts were predominant (37%).
Mean operative time was 105 minutes, and mean hospital stay was 6 days.
Postoperative complications occurred in 34%, with pneumonia (15%) and intra-abdominal collections (10%).
Recurrence rate during follow-up was 4.9%.
Interpretation:
Open deroofing combined with albendazole treatment in children showed low recurrence and manageable morbidity, indicating effective management strategies.
Limitations:
Retrospective design may introduce bias.
Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
Follow-up duration was median 12 months, which may not capture long-term outcomes.
Conclusion:
The study suggests that open deroofing plus albendazole is effective for pediatric cystic echinococcosis in Northern Jordan, highlighting the need for enhanced screening and education.
by Aladaileh, Mohammad , Ba-shammakh, Saleh A., Al Ramadneh, Joud , Badran, Yousef , Al-A'athal, Musab , Khamees, Almu'Atasim , Al-tawarah, Tayseer , Aljaiuossi, Anas , Al Bataineh, Bassem , AL-Smirat, Mohammad
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