Introduction Hydatid cysts mainly involve the liver and lungs, other areas may rarely be affected by the disease. Urinary bladder hydatid cysts are extremely rare. The aim of this study is to review hydatid cysts of the bladder. Methods We conducted a systematic literature search using various PubMed, Scopus, Web of…
Hydatid Cysts of the Bladder: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Ranj A. Hasan, Fakher Abdullah, Bokan Talib Saeed
IntroductionHydatid cysts mainly involve the liver and lungs, other areas may rarely be affected by the disease. Urinary bladder hydatid cysts are extremely rare. The aim of this study is to review hydatid cysts of the bladder.
MethodsWe conducted a systematic literature search using various PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were explored to identify papers that discussed hydatid cysts in the urinary bladder. Studies with incomplete reports or insufficient data were excluded, as were those published in predatory journals. The studies were identified through both electronic and manual searches. Sociodemographic and clinical data were extracted and discussed.
ResultsThe study included 122 articles, 6 studies were for full assessment and review. Seven cases were found in the papers, 4 patients (57%) were female, and 3 patients (43%) were male. Surgical intervention was the mainstay of the management without significant complications.
ConclusionBladder hydatid cyst is a rare condition with few reported cases. It presents a diagnostic challenge to the physician. Surgical intervention is the best management option.
Chathik H. Werasuriya, Lykorgos K. Alexakis, Hsan Bairu, Ahidul Hilal
Abastract Introduction A hernia is when a viscus or a portion of a viscus protrudes through an irregular opening in the walls of the cavity it is contained in. This study's objective was to examine the effectiveness of mesh-based hernia repair with a focus on infection and recurrence rates. Methods This is a single…
RETRACTED: Complications of Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair Using Mesh: A Single Cohort Study
Chathik H. Werasuriya, Lykorgos K. Alexakis, Hsan Bairu, Ahidul Hilal
IntroductionA hernia is when a viscus or a portion of a viscus protrudes through an irregular opening in the walls of the cavity it is contained in. This study's objective was to examine the effectiveness of mesh-based hernia repair with a focus on infection and recurrence rates.
MethodsThis is a single cohort study conducted over 4 years. Patients with inguinal hernia received regional anesthesia while others have been given general anesthesia. Polypropylene mesh was used for all of them. They received preoperative antibiotics (1 gram of ceftriaxone). They were followed up for three years.
ResultsDuring 4 years, 270 patients were enrolled in the study. The mean age of patients was 48 years. One hundred fifty patients (55.5%) were male and 120 of them (44.5%) were female. One hundred forty-two patients (52.6%) had an inguinal hernia. Ninety patients (33.3%) had umbilical hernias, 20 patients (7.4%) had epigastric hernias and 8 patients (3%) had incisional hernias. Five cases (1.8%) developed recurrence. Two patients (0.7%) had an infection.
ConclusionAbdominal wall hernia repair using mesh is safe with very low complication rates.
