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- Lumbosacral hydatid disease (LHD) is a rare illness that affects the lower part of the spine and can be caused by a parasite.
- The study looked at 16 patients from 2000 to 2023, focusing on how they were diagnosed and treated over an average of 11 years.
- Most patients had surgery, but many experienced problems again after their operations, showing that treating LHD can be very challenging.
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Objective: Lumbosacral hydatid disease (LHD), a rare skeletal parasitic disease that involves the lumbosacral region. In this study, we summarized the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients with LHD to provide insights into managing this rare disease.
Methods: Between 2000 and 2023, 16 patients diagnosed with LHD were retrospectively analyzed. Each patient's medical records and follow-up details, were carefully assessed. The average follow-up period was 11.25 ± 6.41 years, providing valuable insights into treatment durability and effectiveness.
Results: The diagnosis was confirmed via imaging, serological tests, and pathological examination. The clinical symptoms included lumbago with lower limb numbness (25 %) and urinary and fecal incontinence (25 %). All patients underwent surgery, with an average of 2.6 surgeries per patient. Thirteen (81.25 %) patients experienced recurrence postoperatively.
Conclusion: LHD is a severe and complex skeletal parasitic disease with significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Effective management requires a comprehensive strategy involving surgery and additional therapies.
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