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Table 1 Patient and cyst characteristics

From: Acute intraperitoneal rupture of hydatid cysts: a surgical experience with 14 cases

 

Number of patients (%)

Age

 

mean

39,5 ± 18,5

median

30 (20-70)

Sex

 

Male

8(57,2)

Female

6(42,8)

Previous hydatid disease surgery

 

Yes

0

no

14(100)

No. of cysts

 

1

7(50,0)

2

5(35,7)

3

1(7,1)

4

1(7,1)

Cyst diameter (cm)

 

1-5

0

6-10

5(35,7)

>10

9(64,3)

Position

 

Superficial

11(78,6)

Deep

3(21,4)

Bile content

 

Positive

6(42,8)

Negative

8(57,2)

Cyst infection

 

Positive

4(28,6)

Negative

10(71,4)