Echinococcectomy Open

Echinococcal cyst is one of the most dangerous parasitic diseases that is caused by tapeworm larvae. They can be found in various human organs and tissues, including the liver, lungs, brain, kidneys, etc.

Echinococcectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove hydatid cysts. It can be performed either open or closed. With the open method, the echinococcus is removed through an incision in the skin, and with the closed method, through a puncture in the area of ​​the cyst.

Open echinococcectomy is performed in cases where the cyst is located in a hard-to-reach place or when it is large. This method is also used in the presence of complications, such as an abscess or phlegmon.

Before the operation, the doctor examines the patient to make sure there are no contraindications. The patient is then placed under general anesthesia. After this, the surgeon makes an incision in the skin and removes the cyst along with its membrane.

After removing the cyst, the surgeon checks for any remaining parasites inside the body. If they are present, then an additional operation is performed to remove them.

The wound is then closed using sutures or special materials. After the operation, the patient is in the hospital under the supervision of doctors.

Open echinococectomy is a serious operation that can cause complications such as bleeding, infection, damage to neighboring organs, etc. Therefore, it should only be performed by experienced surgeons in specialized clinics.

Echinococcal cysts occur primarily in humans and animals, but can also affect humans (rarely). In humans, the echinococcal vesicle is localized in the abdominal cavity, lungs, less commonly, subcutaneous tissue and other organs. The development of cysts is associated with Echinococcus granulosus larvae that entered the body due to unwashed vegetables, greens or fruits contaminated with helminth eggs. Animals become infected by eating meat contaminated with parasites. Echinococcosis in humans can be congenital (in the case of intrauterine infection during pregnancy). Most often it is detected at the moment when the cyst reaches a large size.

Echinococcus is characterized by a chronic and recurrent course. There is a persistent lack of positive dynamics after completion of therapeutic measures, although improvement will occur as soon as the bubble with liquid contents is removed. In such situations, it is possible to use surgery: open (open cavity)