The prevalence of Hydatid cyst and its outcome. | Medical Channel: Journal of Modern Dental and Medical Sciences 2007

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Shoaib Ahmed Gangat Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

Noshad A. Shaikh Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

Mohammad Afzal Ahmed Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

Iqbal Ahmed Memon Department of Paediatrics, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi, Pakistan

Anjum Rehman Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

To determine the prevalence of hydatid cyst and its outcome. design: Prospective, descriptive study Duration And Place: Conducted at Surgical Unit IV, Civil Hospital, Karachi from March 2002 to March 2006. Inclusion Criteria: All the patients suspected of suffering from Hydatid cysts were included. Results: Total number of cases encountered were 29 out of which 17 males and 12 females were afflicted. Peak age group patients were labours, farmers, housewives Conclusion: The prevalence is comparable to the incidence elsewhere and surgical treatment alone was found to be adequate in majority.

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Page(s) 42-44

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Published Journal: Medical Channel: Journal of Modern Dental and Medical Sciences, Volume: 13, Issue: 2, Year: 2007

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