Lijec̆nic̆ki vjesnik
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Lijec̆nic̆ki vjesnik · Nov 2015
Case Reports[LAPAROSCOPIC PARTIAL PERICYSTECTOMY OF SPLENIC HYDATID CYST - A CASE REPORT].
Echinococcal cyst of the spleen is usually a result of infection with the parasite Echinococcus granulosus. The spleen is the third most frequent localization of echinococcus after liver and lungs. Partial laparoscopic pericystectomy can be done without the loss of blood and scattering of scolexes with spleen preservation and conservation of its immune function. ⋯ Six months later, the patient is without problems. These echinococcus cysts of the spleen cannot be solved using PAIR technique and conservative treatment. Laparoscopic partial pericystectomy is a better solution than open surgery due to less trauma to the patient, especially in elderly people.