Human Abdominal Hydatidosis
The book explores various aspects of hydatid disease, including the background, parasitology, epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis and presentation in humans. It features dedicated chapters on hydatidosis of liver, spleen, peritoneum, kidney, pelvis, and
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Human Abdominal Hydatidosis
Ajaz Ahmad Malik • Shams ul Bari
Human Abdominal Hydatidosis
Ajaz Ahmad Malik Department of Surgery Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir India
Shams ul Bari Department of Surgery Skims/Skims Medical College Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir India
ISBN 978-981-13-2151-1 ISBN 978-981-13-2152-8 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2152-8 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018964082 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
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Preface
Although hydatid disease has got a global distribution, yet it is endemic in several parts of the world which include Mediterranean countries, North Africa, Middle- East, Indian sub-continent, Northern China, Philippines. However due to increased travel, physicians and surgeons may encounter this disease sporadically. The clinical features of liver hydatid depend on the size, number, vitality and stage of development of cyst. The diagnosis of liver hydatid cyst is established by Para-clinical investigations, especially imaging techniques such as ultrasonography, conventional radiology, and computed tomography as well as by immunological studies. Although treatment options of hydatid disease of liver have increased over the last two decades, including medical treatment, percutaneous drainage or combination of two modalities, surgery remains mainstay of the therapy. Many surgeons have tried laparoscopic intervention for hydatid cyst of liver and have had results comparable to open surgery, with added benefits of minimally invasive surgery. The book presents an
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