Systematic Reviews
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World J Clin Cases. Jul 6, 2019; 7(13): 1634-1642
Published online Jul 6, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i13.1634
Hydatid cyst of the colon: A systematic review of the literature
Miguel Ángel Latatu-Córdoba, Sergio Ruiz-Blanco, Matilde Sanchez, Carmen Santiago-Boyero, Paula Soto-García, Wenzhong Sun, José M Ramia
Miguel Ángel Latatu-Córdoba, Sergio Ruiz-Blanco, Matilde Sanchez, Carmen Santiago-Boyero, Paula Soto-García, Wenzhong Sun, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares 28801, Spain
José M Ramia, Servicio de Cirugía Generaly del Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 19002, Spain
Author contributions: Ramia JM designed research; Latatu-Córdoba MÁ, Ruiz-Blanco S, Sanchez M, Santiago-Boyero C, Soto-García P, Sun W performed research; Latatu-Córdoba MÁ, Ruiz-Blanco S, Sanchez M, Santiago-Boyero C, Soto-García P, Sun W and Ramia JM analyzed data; and Latatu-Córdoba MÁ, Ruiz-Blanco S, Sanchez M, Santiago-Boyero C, Soto-García P, Sun W and Ramia JM wrote the paper.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
PRISMA 2009 Checklist statement: The authors have read the PRISMA 2009 Checklist, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the PRISMA 2009 Checklist.
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Corresponding author: José M Ramia, BSc, FACS, FRCS (Gen Surg), MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Doctor, Medical Assistant, Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist, Head, Department of Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Guadalajara, calle Donante de sangre s/n, Guadalajara 19002, Spain. jose_ramia@hotmail.com
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Received: January 21, 2019
Peer-review started: January 22, 2019
First decision: March 10, 2019
Revised: May 29, 2019
Accepted: June 10, 2019
Article in press: June 10, 2019
Published online: July 6, 2019
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background

No previous systematic reviews about hydatidosis of the colon exist. Very few papers devoted to this topic has been published.

Research motivation

We try to resume previous literature in order to clarify incidence, diagnostic procedures and management of hydatidosis of the colon.

Research objectives

The objectives were not reached. Only few case reports are published so no evidence based medicine could be reached.

Research methods

We perform a systematic review of the literature following PRISMA guidelines.

Research results

No real data about incidence. Abdominal pain is the most common symptom. CT is the best diagnostic tool. Colectomy or suture of the fistula are the surgical procedures usually performed.

Research conclusions

No evidence based medicine data about the topic was obtained. No clear data about if there is a low incidence of hydatidosis of the colon or a huge number of undiagnosed cases because they are asymptomatic. We suggest that low incidence perhaps occur due to the soft wall of the colon could be pushed without causing clinical symptoms. Resuming the previous literature let readers know some data about previous cases and their management.

Research perspectives

Only prospective multicentre studies made in endemic areas could let us know more about this unfrequent topic.