Port site hydatid cyst in operated case of laparoscopic cystostomy for liver hydatid cyst: A rare complication of laparoscopic hydatid cystostomy

Abstract

International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, monthly, open access, online journal, publishing high-quality, articles in all areas of basic medical sciences and clinical specialties.Aim of IJCRI is to encourage the publication of new information by providing a platform for reporting of unique, unusual and rare cases which enhance understanding of disease process, its diagnosis, management and clinico-pathologic correlations. IJCRI publishes Review Conclusion:Occurrence of port site hydatid cyst is rare complication after laparoscopic hydatid cystostomy, but can occur due to lodgment of scolices at port site during laparoscopy.

Recurrent liver hydatid cyst and port site hydatid cyst in anterior abdominal wall in operated case of laparoscopic cystostomy for liver hydatid cyst: a rare complication

“…There is only one case reporting of similar occurrence of port site hydatid cyst. 5 So, we are reporting this case so as to recommend to fellow surgeons to carefully wash port site with sporicidal agents to prevent port site recurrence, but there is no research work to prove the about mentioned point.…”