Traumatic rupture of hydatid cysts.
OBJECTIVE
To stress the relation between rupture of hydatid cysts and trauma.


METHODS
A case series.


METHODS
A university-affiliated hospital for emergency medicine.


METHODS
Four college students who suffered traumatic rupture of hydatid cysts. All injuries were sustained during sporting activities.


METHODS
Resection or unroofing of the cysts with careful removal of all hydatid elements, and suture-plication of the residual liver cavities.


RESULTS
The ruptured cysts were located in the liver, spleen and splenic flexure of the colon. At exploration, additional hydatid cysts were found, usually in the liver. Treatment resulted in complete recovery in all patients.


CONCLUSIONS
Traumatic rupture of hydatid cysts related to sporting activities may be commoner than indicated by the rarity of reports. Increased awareness of this possibility in areas where hydatid disease is endemic is encouraged.
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Department of Surgery, Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine, Israel.
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D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D004444:Echinococcosis, Hepatic / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*