Platelet parameters in hepatic hydatid cysts

Background: Hepatic cyst hydatid infection is caused by microorganisms named echinococcus which belong to family Taenidae. Platelets are considered as a mediator in inflammation and infectious diseases because of the various  proinflammatory substances that they contain. Design and Methods: Thirty...

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Main Author: GÜLALİ AKTAŞ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2014-08-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/1726
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Summary:Background: Hepatic cyst hydatid infection is caused by microorganisms named echinococcus which belong to family Taenidae. Platelets are considered as a mediator in inflammation and infectious diseases because of the various  proinflammatory substances that they contain. Design and Methods: Thirty three patients who admitted to Do?ubayaz?t State Hospital’s general surgery clinic with a diagnosis of hepatic cyst hydatid were enrolled to this retrospective study. Laboratory data of the patients in pre- and post-operative periods were obtained by computerized medical records database of the hospital Results: Pre-operative Mean platelet volume (MPV) of the patients was significantly increased compared to postoperative MPV values. Conclusion: We claim that MPV is a useful follow up marker after surgery in patients with hydatid cyst.
ISSN:2035-3006